Arts & CultureBoth NY Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra played Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 5′ recently. Who did it better?In this Gustavo Dudamel vs Yannick Nézet-Séguin face-off, both conductors' strengths are on full displayDavid Patrick Stearns, For The Inquirer Once Upon Main Street: Portraits from Darby, Pa.John Pendygraft A horse opera, surprise murals in Kensington, and some exquisite china are our favorite Philly art this weekDan DeLuca, Elizabeth Wellington, and Bedatri D. Choudhury How to have a perfect Philly day, according to author Deesha PhilyawElizabeth Wellington Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences may be headed for a split, sources saySusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin Advertisement‘Abbott Elementary’ teases sixth season changesThe Emmy-winning series set in a fictional Philadelphia public school is following up on the drama of the fifth seasonEarl Hopkins We pick our favorite shows from this year’s big, bizarre, and bold Philly Fringe FestThis edition was marked by nerdy love stories, live pottery, ICE agent mannequins, Larry Kramer, Anthony Fauci, and more Rosa Cartagena, Julie Zeglen, and Frank Schierloh OpinionOrifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots"She’s part of our bringing delight and surprise and letting it ripple through the city."Stephanie Farr | Columnist Bespoke backpiece tattoo show is butt-free and shows off Philly artists’ original designsMade to Measure, a free bespoke backpiece tattoo art show, opens Friday at Funhouse Gallery in East Kensington. Emily Bloch Eastern State Penitentiary stands as a somber reminder of America’s brutal carceral system It is the country’s first penitentiary which Charles Dickens called "dreadful." Today it offers many programs about prison reform and its history. Elizabeth Wellington OpinionNetflix’s ‘A Different World’ is a great remake of a classic comedy with a ton of Philly connectionsNetflix's reboot of the 1987 classic comedy has more than a few Philly connections. And it's a great show, too. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist The Philadelphia Film Festival announces first wave of films for its 35th editionThe initial lineup comprises Cannes and Venice-premiering films by master filmmakers like Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodovar, and Danny Boyle. Plus, a new series called "Reel October."Earl Hopkins Let’s talk: Drexel University responds to William Penn’s offer on the Academy of Natural SciencesThe Academy's museum will remain closed, at least for now.Peter Dobrin and Susan Snyder A rural transgender story of love and acceptance unfolds on the Avenue of the ArtsThe world premiere play seeks to disprove the myth that trans people can only find happiness in cities. Jason Nark Pictures from last day of the Academy of Natural SciencesFounded in 1812, the oldest natural science museum in the Americas closed its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett 10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Recognizing the French modernist’s boundary-busting potential, the museum offered what Marcel Duchamp wanted: space and control. Lots of it. Mike Newall He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Zenos Frudakis is the sculptor behind one of Philadelphia's most beloved public artworks and the creator of its most divisive one. Stephanie Farr The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterThis fall, Philly's homegrown talent meets big-name Broadway tours like "Mamma Mia!" and "Operation Mincemeat" and award-winning productions like "Topdog/Underdog" and "Liberation."Rosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd See more storiesAdvertisement
Both NY Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra played Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 5′ recently. Who did it better?In this Gustavo Dudamel vs Yannick Nézet-Séguin face-off, both conductors' strengths are on full displayDavid Patrick Stearns, For The Inquirer
Both NY Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra played Mahler’s ‘Symphony No. 5′ recently. Who did it better?In this Gustavo Dudamel vs Yannick Nézet-Séguin face-off, both conductors' strengths are on full displayDavid Patrick Stearns, For The Inquirer
A horse opera, surprise murals in Kensington, and some exquisite china are our favorite Philly art this weekDan DeLuca, Elizabeth Wellington, and Bedatri D. Choudhury
A horse opera, surprise murals in Kensington, and some exquisite china are our favorite Philly art this weekDan DeLuca, Elizabeth Wellington, and Bedatri D. Choudhury
Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences may be headed for a split, sources saySusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences may be headed for a split, sources saySusan Snyder and Peter Dobrin
‘Abbott Elementary’ teases sixth season changesThe Emmy-winning series set in a fictional Philadelphia public school is following up on the drama of the fifth seasonEarl Hopkins
‘Abbott Elementary’ teases sixth season changesThe Emmy-winning series set in a fictional Philadelphia public school is following up on the drama of the fifth seasonEarl Hopkins
We pick our favorite shows from this year’s big, bizarre, and bold Philly Fringe FestThis edition was marked by nerdy love stories, live pottery, ICE agent mannequins, Larry Kramer, Anthony Fauci, and more Rosa Cartagena, Julie Zeglen, and Frank Schierloh
We pick our favorite shows from this year’s big, bizarre, and bold Philly Fringe FestThis edition was marked by nerdy love stories, live pottery, ICE agent mannequins, Larry Kramer, Anthony Fauci, and more Rosa Cartagena, Julie Zeglen, and Frank Schierloh
OpinionOrifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots"She’s part of our bringing delight and surprise and letting it ripple through the city."Stephanie Farr | Columnist
OpinionOrifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots"She’s part of our bringing delight and surprise and letting it ripple through the city."Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Bespoke backpiece tattoo show is butt-free and shows off Philly artists’ original designsMade to Measure, a free bespoke backpiece tattoo art show, opens Friday at Funhouse Gallery in East Kensington. Emily Bloch
Bespoke backpiece tattoo show is butt-free and shows off Philly artists’ original designsMade to Measure, a free bespoke backpiece tattoo art show, opens Friday at Funhouse Gallery in East Kensington. Emily Bloch
Eastern State Penitentiary stands as a somber reminder of America’s brutal carceral system It is the country’s first penitentiary which Charles Dickens called "dreadful." Today it offers many programs about prison reform and its history. Elizabeth Wellington
Eastern State Penitentiary stands as a somber reminder of America’s brutal carceral system It is the country’s first penitentiary which Charles Dickens called "dreadful." Today it offers many programs about prison reform and its history. Elizabeth Wellington
OpinionNetflix’s ‘A Different World’ is a great remake of a classic comedy with a ton of Philly connectionsNetflix's reboot of the 1987 classic comedy has more than a few Philly connections. And it's a great show, too. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist
OpinionNetflix’s ‘A Different World’ is a great remake of a classic comedy with a ton of Philly connectionsNetflix's reboot of the 1987 classic comedy has more than a few Philly connections. And it's a great show, too. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist
The Philadelphia Film Festival announces first wave of films for its 35th editionThe initial lineup comprises Cannes and Venice-premiering films by master filmmakers like Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodovar, and Danny Boyle. Plus, a new series called "Reel October."Earl Hopkins
The Philadelphia Film Festival announces first wave of films for its 35th editionThe initial lineup comprises Cannes and Venice-premiering films by master filmmakers like Ryūsuke Hamaguchi, Pedro Almodovar, and Danny Boyle. Plus, a new series called "Reel October."Earl Hopkins
Let’s talk: Drexel University responds to William Penn’s offer on the Academy of Natural SciencesThe Academy's museum will remain closed, at least for now.Peter Dobrin and Susan Snyder
Let’s talk: Drexel University responds to William Penn’s offer on the Academy of Natural SciencesThe Academy's museum will remain closed, at least for now.Peter Dobrin and Susan Snyder
A rural transgender story of love and acceptance unfolds on the Avenue of the ArtsThe world premiere play seeks to disprove the myth that trans people can only find happiness in cities. Jason Nark
A rural transgender story of love and acceptance unfolds on the Avenue of the ArtsThe world premiere play seeks to disprove the myth that trans people can only find happiness in cities. Jason Nark
Pictures from last day of the Academy of Natural SciencesFounded in 1812, the oldest natural science museum in the Americas closed its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Pictures from last day of the Academy of Natural SciencesFounded in 1812, the oldest natural science museum in the Americas closed its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett
A large chess board with life-size pieces is posing questions about gender roles and hierarchy"Match of the Matriarchs," an upcoming show at the Museum for Art in Wood featuring the work of artist sculptor Donna Dodson and others, reimagines the game as an "arena of matriarchal power." Dugan Arnett
10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington
10 books with deep Philly connections for your fall reading listsFrom short stories to mysteries, or nature hikes and a deep dive into the city's history, we've got you covered. Elizabeth Wellington
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Recognizing the French modernist’s boundary-busting potential, the museum offered what Marcel Duchamp wanted: space and control. Lots of it. Mike Newall
How did the Philadelphia Museum of Art become home to the world’s largest Duchamp collection?Recognizing the French modernist’s boundary-busting potential, the museum offered what Marcel Duchamp wanted: space and control. Lots of it. Mike Newall
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Zenos Frudakis is the sculptor behind one of Philadelphia's most beloved public artworks and the creator of its most divisive one. Stephanie Farr
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Zenos Frudakis is the sculptor behind one of Philadelphia's most beloved public artworks and the creator of its most divisive one. Stephanie Farr
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterThis fall, Philly's homegrown talent meets big-name Broadway tours like "Mamma Mia!" and "Operation Mincemeat" and award-winning productions like "Topdog/Underdog" and "Liberation."Rosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
The best theater shows in Philadelphia this fall and where to eat before or afterThis fall, Philly's homegrown talent meets big-name Broadway tours like "Mamma Mia!" and "Operation Mincemeat" and award-winning productions like "Topdog/Underdog" and "Liberation."Rosa Cartagena and Jenn Ladd
