Swarthmore residents will be hit with a new tax | Inquirer Greater Media
Hi, Greater Media! 👋 Swarthmore residents will soon pay an average of $18 to $20 per month in a new emergency service tax on their property tax bill. Also this…
A library book distribution behemoth is shutting down, making a mess for Philly-area branches
A major source for library books nationwide is suddenly shutting down, leaving branches in the Philadelphia area and across the country in a bind. Baker & Taylor, which called itself…
All Aboard! Annual holiday model train display opens Thursday at Grand Central
The New York Transit Museum’s annual display of tiny trains opens to the public on Thursday at the Grand Central branch of the museum’s store. The holiday display weaves 34…
Ruth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image
When Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter signed on to outfit the cast of Ryan Coogler’s Mississippi Delta vampire film, Sinners, Coogler made one non-negotiable request. “He told me Smoke…
Broad and Walnut grew lonely after UArts closed. Soon, Temple students will bring it back to life
Robert Stroker walked into the second floor dance studio with floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out on Broad Street, across from the iconic Bellevue Hotel. “This is my favorite,” said Stroker, dean…
Schools won’t ban books, superintendent says | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋 Cherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton last night worked to alleviate concerns after a suggested policy regarding parental approval for students to check out certain…
Philly music this week with Geese, Erykah Badu, Sting, Bill Murray, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and the new Hootie-R.E.M. supergroup
This week in Philly music features newly formed supergroup Howl Owl Howl and indie rockers Geese at Union Transfer; Erykah Badu and Sting in Atlantic City; jam band Joe Russo’s…
Send some Philly love with 15 iconic eats to gift this holiday season
Finding the perfect holiday gift can be tricky, but you can always rely on pastries from local bakeries or chocolates from Philly confectioners. And if your loved ones prefer something…
Two Philly jazz musicians made an album called ‘Break Up With the Sound.’ Then they fell in love.
Sometimes it’s the little things that can test a relationship. Like screwing up the track order on your first album as co-bandleaders. Vocalist Michelle Lordi and bassist Matthew Parrish, both…
Creator of AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood has plans for ‘universe’ of characters
The woman behind AI “actress” Tilly Norwood endeavors to create dozens more synthetic performers, despite the widespread condemnation of her original creation. Actress and technologist Eline Van der Velden, who…