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Icons for the smartphone apps Xiaohongshu and TikTok are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing on Tuesday.

A possible TikTok ban is just days away. A list of other apps available

TikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a law that forces the platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company, or shut down its U.S. operation.

Associated Press

Guests view the Hyrtl skull collection at The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Sept. 9, 2020. The organization just named a new CEO

College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum announce new CEO

Actor and singer Jordan Markus is making his US debut as the title character in "MJ the Musical." Markus missed the Thursday, January 9 performance and was replace by understudy Erik Hamilton.

‘MJ the Musical’ is saddled with the impossible task of bringing Michael Jackson back to life

Rebecca Kutler, a Philadelphia native currently serving as the network’s senior vice president of content strategy, will take over for Rashida Jones as MSNBC’s interim network president.

Philly native Rebecca Kutler to replace Rashida Jones as MSNBC president

People listen to Congressmen Byron Donalds and Wesley Hunt speak during Congress, Cognac and Cigars at the Cigar Code in Philadelphia in June.

Here are the top cigar lounges in the Philly region

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College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum announce new CEO

Larry Kaiser, a former board member and longtime College Fellow, will lead expansion efforts including new exhibit space for the Mütter.

Guests view the Hyrtl skull collection at The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Sept. 9, 2020. The organization just named a new CEO

Guests view the Hyrtl skull collection at The Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia on Sept. 9, 2020. The organization just named a new CEO

College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum announce new CEO

Larry Kaiser, a former board member and longtime College Fellow, will lead expansion efforts including new exhibit space for the Mütter.

Jesse Krimes had to smuggle his art out of prison. Now it’s in the Met’s permanent collection.

Rosa Cartagena and Bedatri D. Choudhury

Jesse Krimes’ “Purgatory.”

Miles Teller loses home in LA fires

Bedatri D. Choudhury

Miles Teller and wife Keleigh Teller at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday in Beverly Hills. The couple has lost their Pacific Palisades home to the L.A. fires. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

The best stand-up comedy to see in Philadelphia in 2025

Deon Cole (from left), Nate Bargatze, and Kathy Griffin are just a few of the best stand-up comedians coming to Philadelphia in 2025. Others include Colin Jost, Jordan Jensen, Adam Ray, Rachel Scanlon, and Sheng Wang.

The future of the historically important Wanamaker organ is uncertain with Macy’s closure looming

Grand Court Organist Peter Richard Conte performs a live concert on the Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s to celebrate the 110th anniversary in Center City on June 22, 2021. Parts of the organ are on several floors of the building.

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Guy Pearce, Adrien Brody, and Isaach DeBankolé in "The Brutalist." Shot in Hungary, the scene depicts Brody's character shoveling coal in 1950s' Philadelphia.

All about the vintage Pennsylvania ‘ads’ you see in ‘The Brutalist’

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sheryl Lee Ralph to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Elizabeth Wellington

Guy Pearce, Adrien Brody, and Isaach DeBankolé in "The Brutalist." Shot in Hungary, the scene depicts Brody's character shoveling coal in 1950s' Philadelphia.

All about the vintage Pennsylvania ‘ads’ you see in ‘The Brutalist’

Stephen Silver, For The Inquirer

Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sheryl Lee Ralph to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Elizabeth Wellington

Rebecca Kutler, a Philadelphia native currently serving as the network’s senior vice president of content strategy, will take over for Rashida Jones as MSNBC’s interim network president.

Philly native Rebecca Kutler to replace Rashida Jones as MSNBC president

Paige DeSorbo. (Photo by: Kareem Black/Bravo)

Paige DeSorbo of ‘Summer House’ spotted at Eagles game decked out in fan gear

Rebecca Kutler, a Philadelphia native currently serving as the network’s senior vice president of content strategy, will take over for Rashida Jones as MSNBC’s interim network president.

Philly native Rebecca Kutler to replace Rashida Jones as MSNBC president

Paige DeSorbo. (Photo by: Kareem Black/Bravo)

Paige DeSorbo of ‘Summer House’ spotted at Eagles game decked out in fan gear

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People listen to Congressmen Byron Donalds and Wesley Hunt speak during Congress, Cognac and Cigars at the Cigar Code in Philadelphia in June.

Here are the top cigar lounges in the Philly region

Here's a list of the best cigar bars in the Philly region.

Looking for a fun way to boost your creativity? Come unleash your inner artist at this adult watercolor workshop at Cherry Street Pier.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Dock Street South is throwing their Wicked World of Oz Drag Brunch this weekend.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

Deon Cole (from left), Nate Bargatze, and Kathy Griffin are just a few of the best stand-up comedians coming to Philadelphia in 2025. Others include Colin Jost, Jordan Jensen, Adam Ray, Rachel Scanlon, and Sheng Wang.

The best stand-up comedy to see in Philadelphia in 2025

Lindsey Scannapieco , Managing partner at TEAM Scout, is photographed on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 in the pop-up sauna at the Swedish American History museum in Philadelphia, Pa.

🧖 Warm up in Philly’s pop-up sauna | Things to Do

Actor and singer Jordan Markus is making his US debut as the title character in "MJ the Musical." Markus missed the Thursday, January 9 performance and was replace by understudy Erik Hamilton.

‘MJ the Musical’ is saddled with the impossible task of bringing Michael Jackson back to life

Three different actors play the King of Pop in the touring version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show.

Members of Snacktime, the house band on Jason Kelce's new "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN, pose for a photograph before the start of the show at Union Transfer on Jan. 3.

Philly band Snacktime is now ‘Jason Kelce on ESPN’ famous

The brass-heavy funk-soul band who started out playing for tips in Rittenhouse Square is now the house band for ex-Eagle's late night talk show.

Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast. The Philly band's new album "For Melancholy Brunetttes (& sad women)," is due March 21, and the group plays the Met Philly on May 16.

Japanese Breakfast returns with a new album and a show at the Met Philly this year

'Crying in H Mart' author Michelle Zauner's band's 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)' is due in March. The first single, 'Orlando In Love,' is out now.

Taylor Swift performs during the first of three Eras Tour performances at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Philadelphians played more Creed than Taylor Swift on TouchTunes machines in 2024

We break down TouchTunes listening habits based on data from jukeboxes located in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Tierra Whack, the Philly rapper and singer whose 2024 album is "World Wide Whack," pictured in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024.

The best Philly music of 2024, picked by our pop music critic

An alphabetical Top 20 of the best albums released by Philadelphia artists this year, from 2nd Grade to Immanuel Wilkins.

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Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Cowboys | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Gameday Central: Eagles vs. Cowboys | Sponsored by Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

The Eagles’ last-second loss to the Commanders hurt their chances of earning the conference’s top seed in the playoffs. Now, they’re set to face the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field this Sunday.

David O'Neil, former manager of Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

David O'Neil, former manager of Reading Terminal Market, shows an old photo taken by Laszlo of the market.

Spanning centuries, Penn’s new Reading Terminal photo archive captures the ‘magic of the market’

Rosa Padilla stocking the shelves at the new Pathmark in North Philadelphia in 1999.

Philadelphia News

Supermarkets spent 60 years avoiding North Philly. But Black entrepreneurs have fought to bring — and keep — them there

Lynette Hazelton

Joseph Fulton, a boiler cook and 30-year employee, preps crab imperial for the dinner rush at the Lobster House, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

New Jersey News

At the Lobster House, one of the nation’s busiest restaurants, it takes a small army to serve up seafood

Who won our Italian Hoagie Bracket?

The best Italian hoagie in Philly, according to Philadelphians

Patricia Madej, Sam Morris, and Evan Weiss

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