Philadelphia Museum of ArtWilliam Johnson Jr., community-minded dentist and lifelong elite runner, has died at 95His mother, Mary, wanted him to be a doctor. So, after she died when he was six, he went on to earn a dental degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Gary Miles These are the Philly locations featured in Reacher’s fourth seasonNick Vadala Construction began on the installation of the Rocky statue atop the Art Museum stepsHenry Savage Thora Jacobson, award-winning former chief executive officer at the Fleisher Art Memorial, has died at 77Gary Miles Hundreds of Philly buildings rely on Vicinity’s steam plants. Their workers want better pay and safer facilities.Ariana Perez-Castells AdvertisementAn eclipse and planet show are due Wednesday, but meteors may be the stars in Philly’s skiesThe moon will get out of the way Wednesday night, but it will be back with a vengeance later this month.Anthony R. Wood The Philly locations featured in the opening episodes of Reacher’s fourth seasonVigilant eyes on vigilante Jack Reacher’s whereabouts in season four’s opening three episodes.Nick Vadala Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles Albert Gury, popular painter and award-winning professor of art education, has died at 74He taught for decades at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and lectured at the old University of the Arts, the Fleisher Art Memorial, the Barnes Foundation, and elsewhere. Gary Miles Barbara Gillette Price, prolific painter, fine arts teacher, and former president of Moore College of Art and Design, has died at 87In sixth grade, she told The Inquirer in 1994, her artistic talent drew attention from the teacher when her drawing of a female form was all too accurate.Gary Miles Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91“I have empathy for people,” Ms. Schmertz told a colleague in 2018. “I’ve always felt badly for people who are hurt or poor or unfortunate or don’t have access to something."Gary Miles Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryFrancis Ford Coppola will serve as the executive producer for "Thank You, Mr. Brown," which will explore the life and career of the Philadelphia-based cinematographerMorgan Ritter Trailer for biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ shows iconic Philly scenes The trailer gives glimpses of the many hardships that went into making the first movie. From Stallone convincing the producers to breaking his hand while filming the meat-punching scenes in Rocky. Morgan Ritter OpinionRocky Balboa always represented the best of Philly. The city is finally loving him back.The original Rocky statue has moved inside the Art Museum as part of a special exhibit honoring the film.Mike Sielski | Columnist Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and Anna Orso Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin Rocky curse? Brazil supporters aren’t taking any chances ahead of World Cup clash with Haiti.Fans of the Ecuadorian national team at the FIFA World Cup learned the same lesson as many NFL fans: Clothe Rocky at your own risk. Brazil supporters avoided the risk during Thursday's rally.Owen Hewitt Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts and passionate supporter of Black artists, has died at 72Mr. Simmons, whose brothers Russell and Joseph are hip-hop royalty, moved to Philadelphia in 2015 and founded Rush Arts Philadelphia. He worked closely with Mural Arts, PMA, and AAMP.Elizabeth Wellington See more storiesAdvertisement
William Johnson Jr., community-minded dentist and lifelong elite runner, has died at 95His mother, Mary, wanted him to be a doctor. So, after she died when he was six, he went on to earn a dental degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Gary Miles
William Johnson Jr., community-minded dentist and lifelong elite runner, has died at 95His mother, Mary, wanted him to be a doctor. So, after she died when he was six, he went on to earn a dental degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Gary Miles
Thora Jacobson, award-winning former chief executive officer at the Fleisher Art Memorial, has died at 77Gary Miles
Thora Jacobson, award-winning former chief executive officer at the Fleisher Art Memorial, has died at 77Gary Miles
Hundreds of Philly buildings rely on Vicinity’s steam plants. Their workers want better pay and safer facilities.Ariana Perez-Castells
Hundreds of Philly buildings rely on Vicinity’s steam plants. Their workers want better pay and safer facilities.Ariana Perez-Castells
An eclipse and planet show are due Wednesday, but meteors may be the stars in Philly’s skiesThe moon will get out of the way Wednesday night, but it will be back with a vengeance later this month.Anthony R. Wood
An eclipse and planet show are due Wednesday, but meteors may be the stars in Philly’s skiesThe moon will get out of the way Wednesday night, but it will be back with a vengeance later this month.Anthony R. Wood
The Philly locations featured in the opening episodes of Reacher’s fourth seasonVigilant eyes on vigilante Jack Reacher’s whereabouts in season four’s opening three episodes.Nick Vadala
The Philly locations featured in the opening episodes of Reacher’s fourth seasonVigilant eyes on vigilante Jack Reacher’s whereabouts in season four’s opening three episodes.Nick Vadala
Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles
Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles
Albert Gury, popular painter and award-winning professor of art education, has died at 74He taught for decades at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and lectured at the old University of the Arts, the Fleisher Art Memorial, the Barnes Foundation, and elsewhere. Gary Miles
Albert Gury, popular painter and award-winning professor of art education, has died at 74He taught for decades at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and lectured at the old University of the Arts, the Fleisher Art Memorial, the Barnes Foundation, and elsewhere. Gary Miles
Barbara Gillette Price, prolific painter, fine arts teacher, and former president of Moore College of Art and Design, has died at 87In sixth grade, she told The Inquirer in 1994, her artistic talent drew attention from the teacher when her drawing of a female form was all too accurate.Gary Miles
Barbara Gillette Price, prolific painter, fine arts teacher, and former president of Moore College of Art and Design, has died at 87In sixth grade, she told The Inquirer in 1994, her artistic talent drew attention from the teacher when her drawing of a female form was all too accurate.Gary Miles
Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles
Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84He said his art was inspired by his Afro-Caribbean heritage, childhood memories of lush Jamaican landscapes, and his multi-cultural experiences in Europe, Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere.Gary Miles
Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91“I have empathy for people,” Ms. Schmertz told a colleague in 2018. “I’ve always felt badly for people who are hurt or poor or unfortunate or don’t have access to something."Gary Miles
Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91“I have empathy for people,” Ms. Schmertz told a colleague in 2018. “I’ve always felt badly for people who are hurt or poor or unfortunate or don’t have access to something."Gary Miles
Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryFrancis Ford Coppola will serve as the executive producer for "Thank You, Mr. Brown," which will explore the life and career of the Philadelphia-based cinematographerMorgan Ritter
Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryFrancis Ford Coppola will serve as the executive producer for "Thank You, Mr. Brown," which will explore the life and career of the Philadelphia-based cinematographerMorgan Ritter
Trailer for biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ shows iconic Philly scenes The trailer gives glimpses of the many hardships that went into making the first movie. From Stallone convincing the producers to breaking his hand while filming the meat-punching scenes in Rocky. Morgan Ritter
Trailer for biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ shows iconic Philly scenes The trailer gives glimpses of the many hardships that went into making the first movie. From Stallone convincing the producers to breaking his hand while filming the meat-punching scenes in Rocky. Morgan Ritter
OpinionRocky Balboa always represented the best of Philly. The city is finally loving him back.The original Rocky statue has moved inside the Art Museum as part of a special exhibit honoring the film.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionRocky Balboa always represented the best of Philly. The city is finally loving him back.The original Rocky statue has moved inside the Art Museum as part of a special exhibit honoring the film.Mike Sielski | Columnist
Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and Anna Orso
Mayor Parker defends decision to host July 4th Parkway concert despite dangerous heat and high price tagFor an occasion as momentous as the nation’s 250th anniversary, Parker said the city must rise to the occasion and prove it can achieve ambitious undertakings. Dana Munro and Anna Orso
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s July Fourth concert and fireworksChristina Aguilera, Meek Mill, Jill Scott, The Roots, and more headline Philly's free July Fourth concert on the Parkway. Here's what to know about the schedule, fireworks, SEPTA, and road closures.Earl Hopkins
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
City budget cuts force Mural Arts and Philadelphia Cultural Fund to slash programs“I have to say that the cultural community is disappointed and frustrated with the story being told by this FY 27 budget,” the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance president and CEO said.Peter Dobrin
Rocky curse? Brazil supporters aren’t taking any chances ahead of World Cup clash with Haiti.Fans of the Ecuadorian national team at the FIFA World Cup learned the same lesson as many NFL fans: Clothe Rocky at your own risk. Brazil supporters avoided the risk during Thursday's rally.Owen Hewitt
Rocky curse? Brazil supporters aren’t taking any chances ahead of World Cup clash with Haiti.Fans of the Ecuadorian national team at the FIFA World Cup learned the same lesson as many NFL fans: Clothe Rocky at your own risk. Brazil supporters avoided the risk during Thursday's rally.Owen Hewitt
Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts and passionate supporter of Black artists, has died at 72Mr. Simmons, whose brothers Russell and Joseph are hip-hop royalty, moved to Philadelphia in 2015 and founded Rush Arts Philadelphia. He worked closely with Mural Arts, PMA, and AAMP.Elizabeth Wellington
Danny Simmons, founder of Rush Arts and passionate supporter of Black artists, has died at 72Mr. Simmons, whose brothers Russell and Joseph are hip-hop royalty, moved to Philadelphia in 2015 and founded Rush Arts Philadelphia. He worked closely with Mural Arts, PMA, and AAMP.Elizabeth Wellington
