Earl Hopkins

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Breaking News

A measles case confirmed in Montgomery County is Pa.’s first in 2025, health officials say

On-site work in the aftermath of Philly plane crash

A woman was fatally struck by SUV and SEPTA bus along Frankford Avenue

Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson is stepping down

TKTS, the ticketing service that offers discounted tickets to shows, is coming to Philly

President Joe Biden speaks at Northwest Philly church.

Trending

Here’s a list of Eagles-themed murals in Philadelphia where you can take a selfie

How to be an Eagles fan, according to obsessives on the internet

Jalen Hurts doesn’t have much time to meet his Drexel look-alike

Alien Superstar: We caught up with the Philly Beyoncé fan whose costume earned a shoutout from the singer

Who is Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, and does he prove that men from Philly are ‘embarrassing’? We investigate.

These space-obsessed brothers are bringing a new attraction to South Street. It’s out of this world.

Life

Freezing temps have brought back the backyard ice rink

After a few years of losing their sheen, First Fridays in Old City are back

Former UArts dance instructor could be deported due to school closure

Dîner en Blanc takes over LOVE Park in triumphant fashion

A wondrous ‘curated nerd space’ opens up in Chestnut Hill

Hallahan alumnae return ‘home’ for a final fountain jump

Art

Legendary artist Cornbread wants people to stop defacing Philly murals

After years of decorating parties with balloons, this artist is now making art with them

Breaking barriers and opening doors: Philly artists are finding new spaces to showcase their creations

Meet the Philly artist who counts Shaq, Kevin Hart, and Brooke Shields among his fans

A stolen musket from the Revolutionary War returns to Philly

Who is ‘irregular’? Meet the artist behind the tag showing up all over the city.

The chipped pieces of Isaiah Zagar’s fallen mosaic are trinkets of Philadelphia’s history

The Philly artist who gets mistaken for Banksy

From small galleries to primetime TV, Dawn Okoro is shining under international spotlight

Community

Philly couple who went viral for living in a storage unit wants to prove ‘homelessness is a flex’

‘There’s no edge like Philly’: Why the city’s most talented won’t leave their hometown

Philadelphia’s Black Cowboys honor a fallen, four-legged figure

Philly nightlife takes a hit as noise complaints force relocations, unexpected shutdowns

A wholesome rap battle promises cash — and takes a stand against gun violence

The song that has moved Philadelphians closer to the world for decades

Resetting the metronome: Philly beatmakers build community through monthly meet-ups

A passion forged: Founder of Austin Warrior Arts shares love for martial arts

The moves: Flavor'd Flow Studio puts spotlight on break dancing and cultural history

Music

5 Best Moments From Chappell Roan’s Jam-Packed Set at Lollapalooza 2024

How Future & Metro Boomin Became Trap Music's Greatest Duo

Leon Thomas III Talks Unleashing 'Mutt' And Pushing R&B Forward

6lack Feels Good To Be Back In Motion

Benny The Butcher Is Ready To Rise On 'Everybody Can’t Go'

A Requiem For Hip-Hop’s “Clout Era”

Beyoncé’s Biggest Sonic Pivot Yet Finds Inspiration In The Past

Nothing To F With: How 'Enter The Wu-Tang' Established One Of The Greatest Rap Groups Of All Time

Essential Hip-Hop Releases From The 2010s: Ye, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar & More

Business

At night, he’s laying down verses. By day, rapper Anthony ‘Dappa’ Samuels runs a day care in West Philly

Black-owned businesses are finding a home in Chestnut Hill

Community Vegan makes veganism accessible for all through familiar, savory bites

This Black-owned Austin art gallery has an 'American History' lesson for you

Mrs. Johnson's Bakery, beloved historic Austin doughnut shop, is back

Philadelphia’s growing number of listening rooms and record bars is music to vinyl lovers’ ears

Food & Drink

11 romantic restaurants for a date night in the Philly suburbs

Espresso martinis are the it drink in Philly. Here’s where to find them.

Corn is popping in Philly’s top restaurants

The ‘culinary connector’ who wants to make Philadelphia a better and more vibrant city, at least when it comes to food

Ultimate guide to the food at Citizens Bank Park

Drinking without the booze: Zero-proof drinks continue to be popular at bars, restaurants

TV & Film

‘Rocky’, and the 49 other best Philly movies

A new Christopher Reeve documentary uncovers the actor’s real superpower

Legendary CHOP cancer researcher Audrey Evans’ life is the subject of a new film

An in-the-works UArts documentary will show what led to the school’s collapse

Philly filmmaker Walé Oyéjidé captures the beauty of Blackness in his debut feature

One Phillies superfan’s standing ovation inspires another superfan’s film

Theater

‘Tommy and Me’ at People’s Light is the perfect playoff season treat

There is a new MJ in ‘MJ the Musical.’ And here’s how he transforms himself for every show

Two Critics, One Review: ‘Once on This Island’ at Arden Theatre

A ‘Beetlejuice’ with more Beetlejuice is in Philly with over 100 tricks up its sleeve

From South Philly to Broadway to addiction and back again

New Philly theater company is creating productions for children with disabilities

Comedy

Philly comedians find more laughs with an expanding indie stand-up scene

Lisa Ann Walter wants some Philly restaurant recommendations

After many viral clips, teacher-turned-comic Chip Chantry is ready for a special

The 13 best comedy shows to catch this fall

‘Chappelle’s Show’ alum Donnell Rawlings is all right with being called mild

‘You see what we did to Philly? We’re coming, man’: Knicks die-hard Tracy Morgan makes his NBA predictions

Literature

The Philly photographer who spent decades photographing the beauty and majesty of Black cowboys

Wallo267 doesn’t want you to count yourself out

Charlamagne tha God is done with the small talk

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