ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
FoodNo surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop“This was a 10,” he said. “The food, the atmosphere, the drinks — amazing."
FoodNo surprises here: M. Night praises this iconic Philly coffee shop“This was a 10,” he said. “The food, the atmosphere, the drinks — amazing."
MoviesSmarty Jones, the horse that proved Pennsylvania could produce a championAnd, like most Philly sports stars, is an underdog and a bluecollar competitor who overcame deep adversity
MoviesSmarty Jones, the horse that proved Pennsylvania could produce a championAnd, like most Philly sports stars, is an underdog and a bluecollar competitor who overcame deep adversity
StyleColman Domingo is clean as a whistle on the May cover of VogueThe West Philly native was tapped to co-chair this year's Met Gala and he's looking super fine.
StyleColman Domingo is clean as a whistle on the May cover of VogueThe West Philly native was tapped to co-chair this year's Met Gala and he's looking super fine.
ObituariesThom Cardwell, writer, queer film festival organizer, and original ‘American Bandstand’ dancer, has died at 79Thom Cardwell, 79, the film producer, screenwriter, queer icon, and local celebrity, died on Jan. 2, 2025. He was also one of the original dancers on "American Bandstand."
ObituariesThom Cardwell, writer, queer film festival organizer, and original ‘American Bandstand’ dancer, has died at 79Thom Cardwell, 79, the film producer, screenwriter, queer icon, and local celebrity, died on Jan. 2, 2025. He was also one of the original dancers on "American Bandstand."
HistoryKensington pub celebrates ‘Rocky’ Oscars win | This week in Philly historyBack in Philadelphia, crowds celebrated at a Kensington bar.
HistoryKensington pub celebrates ‘Rocky’ Oscars win | This week in Philly historyBack in Philadelphia, crowds celebrated at a Kensington bar.
Nation & WorldOscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the armyIsraeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land."
Nation & WorldOscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Israeli settlers and detained by the armyIsraeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land."
SportsCould a new ‘Tropic Thunder’ be in the works? What about ‘Severance’ season 3? Ben Stiller joins ‘New Heights.’Jason and Travis Kelce continue to take their podcast to "New Heights" with their latest guest: Ben Stiller. Stiller discussed working on the hit show “Severance,” and Disney film "Heavyweights."
SportsCould a new ‘Tropic Thunder’ be in the works? What about ‘Severance’ season 3? Ben Stiller joins ‘New Heights.’Jason and Travis Kelce continue to take their podcast to "New Heights" with their latest guest: Ben Stiller. Stiller discussed working on the hit show “Severance,” and Disney film "Heavyweights."
ObituariesRuth Perlmutter, professor, film scholar, and cofounder of the Jewish Film Festival, has died at 96“She was vivacious, athletic, and witty," said Ralph Hirshhorn, founding member of the Chestnut Hill Film Group. "And always was organizing things.”
ObituariesRuth Perlmutter, professor, film scholar, and cofounder of the Jewish Film Festival, has died at 96“She was vivacious, athletic, and witty," said Ralph Hirshhorn, founding member of the Chestnut Hill Film Group. "And always was organizing things.”
Nation & WorldNetflix documentary on Gilgo Beach serial killings premieres this month"Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer" details how police tracked down Rex Heuermann, who was accused of murdering several women, including Valerie Mack of Philadelphia.
Nation & WorldNetflix documentary on Gilgo Beach serial killings premieres this month"Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer" details how police tracked down Rex Heuermann, who was accused of murdering several women, including Valerie Mack of Philadelphia.
EntertainmentGene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities sayAuthorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home
EntertainmentGene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities sayAuthorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home
MoviesWhere to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theatersFrom 'Anora' to 'No Other Land,' 'Dune: Part Two' to 'Wicked,' it's still not too late to catch on the awards season's buzziest favorites.
MoviesWhere to watch ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ and other Oscar favorites in Philadelphia-area theatersFrom 'Anora' to 'No Other Land,' 'Dune: Part Two' to 'Wicked,' it's still not too late to catch on the awards season's buzziest favorites.
Arts & CultureWatch Philly’s Colman Domingo dance to Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’ on stage at the OscarsDressed in a custom, fiery red, Valentino tux, Domingo led the crowd in a funky two-step to the late Frankie Beverly's classic.
Arts & CultureWatch Philly’s Colman Domingo dance to Frankie Beverly’s ‘Before I Let Go’ on stage at the OscarsDressed in a custom, fiery red, Valentino tux, Domingo led the crowd in a funky two-step to the late Frankie Beverly's classic.
Nation & WorldOops — Hulu ended its Oscars stream early, before the biggest awardHulu's stream of the Academy Awards ceremony ended before the Best Actress and Best Picture Oscars were announced.
Nation & WorldOops — Hulu ended its Oscars stream early, before the biggest awardHulu's stream of the Academy Awards ceremony ended before the Best Actress and Best Picture Oscars were announced.
MoviesAdrien Brody wins best actor Academy Award for Doylestown-set ‘The Brutalist’This is Brody’s second Oscar after 2002′s The Pianist.
MoviesAdrien Brody wins best actor Academy Award for Doylestown-set ‘The Brutalist’This is Brody’s second Oscar after 2002′s The Pianist.
Movies‘The Brutalist,’ Colman Domingo rep Philly at this year’s Academy AwardsHere are the locals you should cheer for on Sunday night at the Academy Awards.
Movies‘The Brutalist,’ Colman Domingo rep Philly at this year’s Academy AwardsHere are the locals you should cheer for on Sunday night at the Academy Awards.
