BooksA former Obama speechwriter learned to surf with his Joe Rogan-loving brother-in-law. Here’s what happened next.This mismatched Jersey Shore bromance amid the waves chronicles the over-thinking Litt learning to leave it all behind and just surf.
BooksA former Obama speechwriter learned to surf with his Joe Rogan-loving brother-in-law. Here’s what happened next.This mismatched Jersey Shore bromance amid the waves chronicles the over-thinking Litt learning to leave it all behind and just surf.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.
NewsPhiladelphia’s defunct history museum is now a blighted eyesore on East MarketThe city-owned historic property has become a gallery for trash, needles, and graffiti.
NewsPhiladelphia’s defunct history museum is now a blighted eyesore on East MarketThe city-owned historic property has become a gallery for trash, needles, and graffiti.
Arts & CultureAdam Sandler’s ‘You’re My Best Friend’ tour is coming to Philly this year The upcoming tour, which spans across the U.S. and Canada, follows the release of 'Happy Gilmore 2,' the sequel to the 1996 cult classic comedy.
Arts & CultureAdam Sandler’s ‘You’re My Best Friend’ tour is coming to Philly this year The upcoming tour, which spans across the U.S. and Canada, follows the release of 'Happy Gilmore 2,' the sequel to the 1996 cult classic comedy.
National PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsiblePhiladelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
National PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsiblePhiladelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
Arts & CultureHow do we look at the future with hope? George Takei says the answer lies in ‘Star Trek’‘Infinite diversity in infinite combinations’ isn't just Trekkie terminology. It's how we overcome differences, says the actor who will be in Philly this week.
Arts & CultureHow do we look at the future with hope? George Takei says the answer lies in ‘Star Trek’‘Infinite diversity in infinite combinations’ isn't just Trekkie terminology. It's how we overcome differences, says the actor who will be in Philly this week.
Arts & CultureFootball, rap, and movie music. It must be classical summer in Philly.The Pops are back, the Curtis is streaming shows, the Orchestra turns 125, Nas drops in at the Mann, and more.
Arts & CultureFootball, rap, and movie music. It must be classical summer in Philly.The Pops are back, the Curtis is streaming shows, the Orchestra turns 125, Nas drops in at the Mann, and more.
ObituariesWhy did best-selling author Carol Saline email The Inquirer’s obit writer?“I wanted you to know me,” she wrote, “not only my accomplishments but who I am as a person.”
ObituariesWhy did best-selling author Carol Saline email The Inquirer’s obit writer?“I wanted you to know me,” she wrote, “not only my accomplishments but who I am as a person.”
TheaterWilma’s ‘A Summer Day’ is a soft and somber ride through the choppy waters of grief and memoryRunning through June 29, this is a rare chance to see a play by 2023 Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse, who is often referred to as a modern day Ibsen.
TheaterWilma’s ‘A Summer Day’ is a soft and somber ride through the choppy waters of grief and memoryRunning through June 29, this is a rare chance to see a play by 2023 Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse, who is often referred to as a modern day Ibsen.
Theater‘Rent’ arrives at Arden with some great performances but lacking in grungeThis production of Jonathan Larson's loose adaptation of 'La bohème' is fantastic in flashes, with great stage and video design. But it needs more bite and grit.
Theater‘Rent’ arrives at Arden with some great performances but lacking in grungeThis production of Jonathan Larson's loose adaptation of 'La bohème' is fantastic in flashes, with great stage and video design. But it needs more bite and grit.
Arts & Culture11 Years, 17,000 donations and $255 million later, the Curtis Institute secures its futureFounder Mary Louise Curtis Bok abolished tuition four years after the school’s opening in 1924. The newly replenished endowment allows the practice to continue.
Arts & Culture11 Years, 17,000 donations and $255 million later, the Curtis Institute secures its futureFounder Mary Louise Curtis Bok abolished tuition four years after the school’s opening in 1924. The newly replenished endowment allows the practice to continue.
Arts & CultureBarnes Foundation will help run Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in the wake of UArts collapsePaula Marincola, the long-serving executive director of the center, also announced that she will be stepping down.
Arts & CultureBarnes Foundation will help run Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in the wake of UArts collapsePaula Marincola, the long-serving executive director of the center, also announced that she will be stepping down.
Arts & CultureFive sculptors are finalists for the Sadie T.M. Alexander statue to be installed at Thomas Paine Plaza. You can vote for your favorite.Commissioned by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration, the statue honoring first Black woman to practice law in Pennsylvania is expected to be installed by fall 2026.
Arts & CultureFive sculptors are finalists for the Sadie T.M. Alexander statue to be installed at Thomas Paine Plaza. You can vote for your favorite.Commissioned by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration, the statue honoring first Black woman to practice law in Pennsylvania is expected to be installed by fall 2026.
Arts & CultureKing of Prussia’s Netflix House will open later this yearThe more-than-100,000 square feet will offer show-specific experiences, food, games, and other entertainment options.
Arts & CultureKing of Prussia’s Netflix House will open later this yearThe more-than-100,000 square feet will offer show-specific experiences, food, games, and other entertainment options.
TheaterQuintessence’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’ is only the second official adaptation of James Baldwin’s work. Does it deliver?With some beautiful choreography, an equal-parts somber and sexy world premieres arrives in Philadelphia.
TheaterQuintessence’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’ is only the second official adaptation of James Baldwin’s work. Does it deliver?With some beautiful choreography, an equal-parts somber and sexy world premieres arrives in Philadelphia.
Arts & CultureJohn Middleton’s secret art collection is coming out of the shadows in a blockbuster two-museum showThe art collection from the Phillies managing partner and his family will guest star in “the most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia."
Arts & CultureJohn Middleton’s secret art collection is coming out of the shadows in a blockbuster two-museum showThe art collection from the Phillies managing partner and his family will guest star in “the most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia."
Arts & CultureActor Alan Ritchson is in Philadelphia filming for ‘Reacher’The Prime Video series' fourth season has been filming in Rittenhouse Square's Parc and Fairmount.
Arts & CultureActor Alan Ritchson is in Philadelphia filming for ‘Reacher’The Prime Video series' fourth season has been filming in Rittenhouse Square's Parc and Fairmount.
