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Bill Wine, Emmy Award-winning film and TV critic, and longtime La Salle professor, has died at 81
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1063+ words) Known for his pithy, witty, and often acerbic film reviews, he worked at Channel 29 from 1990 to 2002 and KYW radio from 2001 to 2018. Bill Wine, 81, of Philadelphia, three-time Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning film and TV critic, retired tenured associate professor of TV and…...
Changes to July 4 concert in Philly will cost taxpayers millions
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (774+ words) And July restaurant openings. With a new month come new restaurants and bars. We compiled a roundup with 16 openings to look out for. But first, Philadelphia's July Fourth celebrations will look a little different this year, and they will also…...
The lights, the party, the ball gowns: Expect a black-tie Swift-Kelce event
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (280+ words) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's celebratory event, widely expected to be their wedding, appears to be shaping up to be a formal affair. As details continue to emerge and preparations appear to be underway for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's…...
Danny's Guitar Shop, a destination for Main Line musicians, has closed after 17 years
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (571+ words) Owner Dan Gold was drawn to Narberth's "very distinct, charming personality" when he opened up his guitar store and lesson center almost two decades ago. Danny's Guitar Shop, an independent guitar store and lesson center run by musician Dan Gold,…...
Boston thinks its revolutionary history might be better than Philly's. We decided to find out.
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (1820+ words) An objective and scientific look at the historical "rivalry" between two great American cities. BOSTON " Not long ago, the folks over at the Boston Globe turned their spotlight on, of all places, Philadelphia. With the nation's 250th birthday fast approaching, the…...
See it, hear it, feel it: All the Philly art we loved this week
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (546+ words) There's a rare reunion at the Art Museum this year: Two of Vincent van Gogh's famous sunflower paintings are on view side by side. Only five large-scale paintings comprise his Sunflowers series, scattered over three continents. But now, Philadelphia gets…...
A Rocky curse, a no-hitter jinx, and a big night for Philly food | Weekly Report Card
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1013+ words) This week's Philly report card, grading the good, bad, and weird news coming out of our region. An Ecuadorian influencer wrapped his country's flag around the Rocky statue before Sunday's World Cup match and immediately learned a lesson generations of…...
" Re-made guy | Morning Newsletter
2+ week, 4+ day ago (955+ words) And neighbors criticize FIFA Fan Fest. Welcome to Sunday. The high will be near 91, and evening storms may dampen Philly's first World Cup match. In today's main read, we explore how one of Philadelphia's most recognizable organized-crime figures went from…...
Put the hammer down | Editorial Cartoon
2+ week, 4+ day ago (47+ words) Inquirer. com The courts keep ruling against a president that one federal judge called "authoritarian." John Cole takes note. John Cole spent 18 years as editorial cartoonist for The (Scranton) Times-Tribune, and now draws for various statesnewsroom. com sites....
Across the board: the players powering the Philly chess scene
2+ week, 4+ day ago (66+ words) Inquirer. com Across the board: the players powering the Philly chess scene Chess is being played throughout Philadelphia's neighborhoods, bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Players gather in parks, community recreation centers, and cafes. It doesn't…...