Philadelphia Museum of ArtAlbert 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 87Gary Miles Keith A. Morrison, celebrated artist and former Temple dean, has died at 84Gary Miles Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91Gary Miles Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryMorgan Ritter AdvertisementTrailer 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 An Ecuadorian influencer seriously regrets putting his team’s jersey on the Rocky statueEcuador hit the post three times in its 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday. But was the team’s destiny sealed earlier in the weekend when they tried to drape Rocky in their nation's flag?Conor Smith and Michelle Myers ‘They fought, we won’: Ivory Coast’s World Cup win against Ecuador kicks off FIFA in PhillyWorld Cup fans rejoice as first Philadelphia match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast gets underway Sunday night. Maggie Prosser, Michelle Myers, Henry Savage, Dana Munro, and Rob Tornoe How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Mural Arts founder Jane GoldenA perfect Philly day for Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden consists of on-the-go sweets, wall-hunting along the Parkway, and British mystery TV. Earl Hopkins Everything to know about the 2026 Philly Pride march, festival, and weekend eventsHere's the full schedule and things to know for this year's Philly Pride weekend.Earl Hopkins New Philadelphia Museum of Art senior team is complete with Neil Batiancila as fundraising chiefBatiancila will steward the museum’s contributed funding — individual, corporate, foundation and government support, as well as the membership program and government relations.Peter Dobrin Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Parkway West and Parkway Northwest, two high schools slated to close under the school district's facilities plan, are the remnants of an innovative program that drew international attention.Kristen A. Graham Peter Paone, a ‘legend’ of Philadelphia’s arts scene for more than seven decades, has diedThe ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless,’ Philly-born artist was enjoying a late-life renaissance. Dugan Arnett Pamela Bennett-Bryant, retired Philadelphia schoolteacher and principal, has died at 75In its 2004 Report Card on the Schools, The Inquirer noted that Mrs. Bennett-Bryant helped Lamberton High partner with Eastern University in offering college-level courses to high school students. Gary Miles See more storiesAdvertisement
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 87Gary Miles
Barbara Gillette Price, prolific painter, fine arts teacher, and former president of Moore College of Art and Design, has died at 87Gary Miles
Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91Gary Miles
Ida Schmertz, pioneering women’s activist, political innovator, and former American Express senior vice president, has died at 91Gary Miles
Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryMorgan Ritter
Garrett Brown, who made Rocky’s run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps possible, is the subject of a new documentaryMorgan 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
An Ecuadorian influencer seriously regrets putting his team’s jersey on the Rocky statueEcuador hit the post three times in its 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday. But was the team’s destiny sealed earlier in the weekend when they tried to drape Rocky in their nation's flag?Conor Smith and Michelle Myers
An Ecuadorian influencer seriously regrets putting his team’s jersey on the Rocky statueEcuador hit the post three times in its 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast on Sunday. But was the team’s destiny sealed earlier in the weekend when they tried to drape Rocky in their nation's flag?Conor Smith and Michelle Myers
‘They fought, we won’: Ivory Coast’s World Cup win against Ecuador kicks off FIFA in PhillyWorld Cup fans rejoice as first Philadelphia match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast gets underway Sunday night. Maggie Prosser, Michelle Myers, Henry Savage, Dana Munro, and Rob Tornoe
‘They fought, we won’: Ivory Coast’s World Cup win against Ecuador kicks off FIFA in PhillyWorld Cup fans rejoice as first Philadelphia match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast gets underway Sunday night. Maggie Prosser, Michelle Myers, Henry Savage, Dana Munro, and Rob Tornoe
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Mural Arts founder Jane GoldenA perfect Philly day for Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden consists of on-the-go sweets, wall-hunting along the Parkway, and British mystery TV. Earl Hopkins
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Mural Arts founder Jane GoldenA perfect Philly day for Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden consists of on-the-go sweets, wall-hunting along the Parkway, and British mystery TV. Earl Hopkins
Everything to know about the 2026 Philly Pride march, festival, and weekend eventsHere's the full schedule and things to know for this year's Philly Pride weekend.Earl Hopkins
Everything to know about the 2026 Philly Pride march, festival, and weekend eventsHere's the full schedule and things to know for this year's Philly Pride weekend.Earl Hopkins
New Philadelphia Museum of Art senior team is complete with Neil Batiancila as fundraising chiefBatiancila will steward the museum’s contributed funding — individual, corporate, foundation and government support, as well as the membership program and government relations.Peter Dobrin
New Philadelphia Museum of Art senior team is complete with Neil Batiancila as fundraising chiefBatiancila will steward the museum’s contributed funding — individual, corporate, foundation and government support, as well as the membership program and government relations.Peter Dobrin
Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Parkway West and Parkway Northwest, two high schools slated to close under the school district's facilities plan, are the remnants of an innovative program that drew international attention.Kristen A. Graham
Philly once had the ‘most interesting high school in the U.S.’ Now the district is closing two of the remaining Parkway schools.Parkway West and Parkway Northwest, two high schools slated to close under the school district's facilities plan, are the remnants of an innovative program that drew international attention.Kristen A. Graham
Peter Paone, a ‘legend’ of Philadelphia’s arts scene for more than seven decades, has diedThe ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless,’ Philly-born artist was enjoying a late-life renaissance. Dugan Arnett
Peter Paone, a ‘legend’ of Philadelphia’s arts scene for more than seven decades, has diedThe ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless,’ Philly-born artist was enjoying a late-life renaissance. Dugan Arnett
Pamela Bennett-Bryant, retired Philadelphia schoolteacher and principal, has died at 75In its 2004 Report Card on the Schools, The Inquirer noted that Mrs. Bennett-Bryant helped Lamberton High partner with Eastern University in offering college-level courses to high school students. Gary Miles
Pamela Bennett-Bryant, retired Philadelphia schoolteacher and principal, has died at 75In its 2004 Report Card on the Schools, The Inquirer noted that Mrs. Bennett-Bryant helped Lamberton High partner with Eastern University in offering college-level courses to high school students. Gary Miles
