Arts & Entertainment

Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

The honor caps a three-decade career that has seen the comic rise from the open mics of Philadelphia to become one of his generation’s most successful performers.

The awards honoring Philadelphia regional theater have returned after a pandemic shutdown. Delaware Theatre Company is the big winner.

Misha Galperin led the Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History through bankruptcy and the pandemic. He will stay until a successor is found.

"Writing my way back home": Eric Smith talks about why his novels are nearly all set in Philly, the place that calls him back.

“Escher's work teaches you how to re-see reality,” art collector and dealer Rock Walker said.

The three-year contract agreement next goes to a vote from the union's members.

“Crumbs From the Table of Joy” has an interesting connection to the preacher whose namesake hotel still towers over North Broad.

The first fish to crawl onto land 375 million years ago was discovered in 2004. It became a media darling. Now, for the first time, you can see it in person.

Founded by Walter Lomax Jr. and run by his daughter, Sara Lomax, the station has a lot planned for the future.

Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.

Today, the debate over Norristown's historic Airy Street prison. And, the new HBO Max documentary "Stand Up and Shout," songs from a Philly high school.

Nov. 9 - 12: Philly Street Food Festival, Exit Zero Jazz Fest in N.J., and ¡Música Bravo! in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

The concolor fir tree stands at over 50 feet tall and will be on display until January 1.

Several organizations offer artists professional development resources in the city. They say a Department of Arts in City Hall could help.