Philadelphia Museum of Art reclaims old name, but will keep griffin logo from rebrand
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is reversing course on its short-lived rebranding as the Philadelphia Art Museum. The…
City holds open call for original quote to be inscribed on Harriet Tubman statue
After asking Philly artists to submit designs for a Harriet Tubman statue, the city is now tapping local writers…
Wilder restaurant in Rittenhouse hosts local authors for book dinners
For over a year, Wilder restaurant in Rittenhouse has hosted book dinners every few months, bringing customers face to face…
Community printmaking shop is raising money for larger space in West Philly
A printmaking shop that provides local artists with the tools to make books and zines is seeking donations…
‘Good Bones,’ a new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames, examines questions about gentrification
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames is back at Arden Theatre Co. this winter with a show that will…
Egypt Praises Universities’ Strength in Rankings; Bethlehem U. Study Examines Service Learning in Wartime
News of the Arab Region: Rankings Show Egyptian Universities’ International Strength, Officials Say Higher education officials in Egypt…
The Rocky statue is permanently moving to the top of Philadelphia Art Museum steps
The Rocky statue that has stood next to the Philadelphia Art Museum steps for two decades is being…
‘Longmire’ author Craig Johnson’s Philly connections
I watched and enjoyed the TV crime series Longmire on A&E back in 2012, and I went on…
Philly’s youth poet laureate Malaya Ulan is a finalist for the U.S. title
A former student at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber could become the country’s youth poet laureate. Malaya Ulan,…
‘Growing a nation’: Thematic butter sculpture unveiling kicks off 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show | State
“A Toast to Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary: Inspired by Founders. Grown by Farmers” is the title of this…
FringeArts adds new programming after spike in festival attendance
After boasting record-breaking festival attendance this year, FringeArts said it’s bringing back seasonal programming from January to May…
Philadelphia to unveil 20 replica Liberty Bells for the city’s America 250 celebrations
Twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods are getting their own Liberty Bells next year for America’s 250th birthday. But these replicas are…