Chasing ‘Butter and Salmon’: Elusive street artists are like Philly’s own Banksy
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They recorded Miley, Kanye & Nicki Minaj: Philly’s hottest studio marks 25 years
The MilkBoy partners, who also own restaurants and produce movies, are celebrating two-and-a-half decades in the industry.
REC Philly at the Fashion District is an unexpected slam dunk
Why does the former Gallery mall have a "place for creators"? Just ask its 700 members.
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Want to own some of Philly’s famous street art?
Check out this show at Tmoms on South Street.
From needle-filled lot to colorful community garden, a North Philly school is transformed
Neighbors said the Fairhill space “was like a cemetery” before the Mural Arts project came in.
Secret Philly: How a movie magnate built the ‘most important’ Rodin museum
Jules Mastbaum amassed one of the world's greatest sculpture collections, then gifted it to the city.
Why Philly’s robust Native American cultural center abruptly shut down
Before he was killed in a car crash, activist Kyle Shenandoah was working on resurrecting the indigenous peoples hub.
When it’s your job to act out an orgy, these theater pros can help
Of 23 certified "intimacy directors" worldwide, two are in Philadelphia.
Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display
The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and muscle cars.
10 things to know about Kyle Tanguay, the Eagles’ first male cheerleader in 35 years
He's a New Hampshire native and UArts dance major, and yes, he's taken.
Philly artists were on the hook for $500 after Made in America
Even if you just put out a tip jar without a permit, L&I can confiscate all your stuff.
This Boyds x King Saladeen collab will benefit Philly schools and cancer research
The city's oldest department store is getting into a "major situation" with a hot local artist.
Beginner’s guide: 30 things to do and see in Philadelphia
New college students, consider this your bucket list.
One of Philly’s best chefs is selling Bourdain paintings at ‘7 Parms’ feast
The Upstairs at Angelo's dinner will feature artwork and food by former Amis partner Brad Spence.
Learn guitar-making, talk gentrification and ‘crush stereotypes’ on Labor Day weekend
YallaPunk builds community connection with language, arts and rock.
No more free admission for college students at the Philadelphia Art Museum
The storied institution said an influx in degree programs made it impossible to offer the program on an equitable basis.
Strawberry Mansion neighbors flip for Idris Elba: ‘His swag is unbelievable’
The movie star is in town to film “Concrete Cowboy,” and locals are thrilled.
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia has found a permanent home
After decades of work, a sign designer's dream is finally coming true.
Spiritual, colorful beauty at West Philly theater tribute to African Diaspora
Theatre in the X staged a world premiere of "Beast of Nubia."
30-year mural to ‘stop the violence’ gets resurrected in South Philly
The developer who destroyed the art helped pay to get it painted anew.