“It has proven near impossible to sustain an independent small to mid-sized live performance venue without institutional and philanthropic support,” J. Sean Diaz said. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
Howdy, buckaroos! And welcome back to the weekly food news round-up. I know it’s been a little while, but we’re back at it again —… · Restaurants at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
For Danny Childs, a walk in the woods might double as a grocery run. The forager, beverage expert, and James Beard Award-winning Slow Drinks author… · Restaurants at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
The tale that’s both retrogressive and prescient may well be a Rorschach test for our times. “I didn’t have a template for this. And that’s why it opened up things creatively,” said its composer. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
She earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a doctorate in architecture and art history, and joined the growing art history department at Swarthmore in 1966 · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
The campaign includes more than 55,000 gifts from 24,000 individual sources. Plus, one of the most generous gifts ever to an American orchestra, a $55 million donation from an anonymous couple. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
The West Philly music venue which has been wracked with tension and labor issues since being taken over by new management last year, will shut down after two Halloween shows. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
By now, you’ve probably heard the rumors that Wawa has begun test-marketing sushi in a handful of their suburban stores. There have been sightings at… · Restaurants at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
Audacy is rebranding The New 96.5 FM pop radio station into US 96.5, playing country hits and the newest releases, the Philadelphia-based broadcaster announced Monday. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
These are the five most popular celebrities on the platform who were born in Abington or Cheltenham Townships, Jenkintown, and Elkins Park. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
Amid ongoing global violence, film festivals have a role beyond selecting works which speak truth to power. They need to make space for challenging conversation. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
Philly is named America's worst big city for drivers, Villanova enjoys having the pope on speed dial, and Don Mattingly gets another shot with the Phillies. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
Birding is booming, so The Inquirer asked area birders and ornithologists for their favorite spots within a two-hour drive of Philadelphia. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
He looked like the soul of propriety, but Marcel Duchamp was a provocateur with a naughty streak. In 1917 he purchased a pissoir (urinal), signed… · Things to Do at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
"Vamonos Pa’l Monte" is a performance that starts at City Hall, stops at Independence Mall and Cruz Playground, before its finale in the Puerto Rican neighborhood of Norris Square. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
I think we can all agree that the Eagles have had a pretty rough start this season. Between injuries, bad calls, and heartbreaking, last-second (like… · Restaurants at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
See (from above) how Pennsylvania trees transitioned into fall colors. Plus, meet the scrappy Schuylkill Dragons, what to know about the Philly Bike Ride, and is our first frost of the season here? · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
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Films about press freedom, a beloved Philadelphia architect, Ava DuVernay's latest offering, a Spanish queer epic, and, of course, Pedro Pascal. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
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From haunted attractions and horror-themed mini golf to spooky cocktails and costume parties, here are 11 Philly bars celebrating Halloween. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
From the Philadelphia Film Festival and Philly Bike Ride to spooky bars and fall festivals, here's what to do in Philly this weekend. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
He was friends with conductors Riccardo Muti and JoAnn Falletta, and he interviewed, among hundreds of others, singer Luciano Pavarotti, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and composer David DiChiera. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
The decision to create the Continental Navy and Marines was part of an offensive strategy that helped the the colonists win the Revolutionary War. It was taken in Independence Hall. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
Three new guest stars are joining cast of 'Abbott Elementary' which already boasts special appearances from Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗
A new Sixers season is reason to get excited, but with LeBron James now in Philadelphia, this one comes with a whole new level of… · Things to Do at Philadelphia Magazine ↗
‘Philadelphia’s attic’ was slated for a handover to Drexel in 2022. Now, the City and Drexel are hammering out a new deal that will keep the collection in the hands of the City. · Entertainment at Philadelphia Inquirer ↗