Arts & CultureA generation of Americans never learned cursive. So Philly historians are teaching AI to transcribe it.The American Philosophical Society in Old City is using AI to transcribe thousands of Revolutionary-era documents.
Arts & CultureA generation of Americans never learned cursive. So Philly historians are teaching AI to transcribe it.The American Philosophical Society in Old City is using AI to transcribe thousands of Revolutionary-era documents.
BooksA Welcome America love story: How one July 4 in Philly led to a marriage, a book, and a shared sense of community
BooksA Welcome America love story: How one July 4 in Philly led to a marriage, a book, and a shared sense of community
Arts & CultureBroadway hit ‘Hamilton’ and the author whose book inspired it will receive the Liberty Medal
Arts & CultureBroadway hit ‘Hamilton’ and the author whose book inspired it will receive the Liberty Medal
Arts & CultureRob McElhenney has changed his name to ‘Rob Mac’Tired of people mispronouncing his last name, the 'It's Always Sunny' star and South Philly native has taken a name fans already know him by.
Arts & CultureRob McElhenney has changed his name to ‘Rob Mac’Tired of people mispronouncing his last name, the 'It's Always Sunny' star and South Philly native has taken a name fans already know him by.
Arts & CultureIn Grace Kelly’s family, an ongoing reckoning over her uncle’s ‘unspoken’ sexuality George Kelly’s male lover of more than 50 years was referred to by the Kelly family as his ‘valet.’
Arts & CultureIn Grace Kelly’s family, an ongoing reckoning over her uncle’s ‘unspoken’ sexuality George Kelly’s male lover of more than 50 years was referred to by the Kelly family as his ‘valet.’
PhilliesJoe Hisaishi conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in a #17 Phillies jersey. Here’s why. The Studio Ghibli composer wore it to honor his favorite baseball player, on his first visit to Philly.
PhilliesJoe Hisaishi conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra in a #17 Phillies jersey. Here’s why. The Studio Ghibli composer wore it to honor his favorite baseball player, on his first visit to Philly.
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 & CulturePaul Simon has canceled his weekend concerts in Philly to get surgery for back painThe the 83-year-old said he's been dealing with the issue for some time, and “today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.”
Arts & CulturePaul Simon has canceled his weekend concerts in Philly to get surgery for back painThe the 83-year-old said he's been dealing with the issue for some time, and “today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.”
Outdoors Life19 can’t-miss summer festivals and markets in PhiladelphiaFrom the Chinese Lantern Festival and 2nd Street Fest to punk rock flea markets and vegan food fests, here’s your guide to Philadelphia’s best summer events and pop-up markets.
Outdoors Life19 can’t-miss summer festivals and markets in PhiladelphiaFrom the Chinese Lantern Festival and 2nd Street Fest to punk rock flea markets and vegan food fests, here’s your guide to Philadelphia’s best summer events and pop-up markets.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.The Library Company of Philadelphia will keep its location, which is of historical significance, and its name. The intent is to keep collections where they are.
Arts & CulturePhiladelphia has one of the oldest cultural institutions in the U.S. Now it could become a part of Temple.The Library Company of Philadelphia will keep its location, which is of historical significance, and its name. The intent is to keep collections where they are.
Arts & CultureThe Kennett Symphony is changing its name The new name reflects the orchestra's reach, which goes further than Kennett Square.
Arts & CultureThe Kennett Symphony is changing its name The new name reflects the orchestra's reach, which goes further than Kennett Square.
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.
