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The Price of Admission to America’s Museums Keeps Rising

Their buildings have expanded and expenses have surged, even as attendance slowed. Art lovers will bear the cost: The Guggenheim is the latest to increase its entry fee to $30 — the new normal.

By Zachary Small

Art Benner, Conrad Blogs and Blogging (Internet) morethanlikes Murals Philadelphia (Pa) Social Media

Putting Philadelphia’s Public Art Online

At the heart of Conrad Benner’s work is a love for a city that he believes is particularly suited to a thriving street arts community.

By Joshua Needelman

Classical Music Deaths (Obituaries) Gershwin, George Jazz Music Nero, Peter (1934-2023) Philadelphia (Pa) Philly Pops Pianos Sunday in New York (Movie)

Peter Nero, Pianist Who Straddled Genres, Is Dead at 89

He soared to popularity with a swinging hybrid of classics and jazz. He later conducted the Philly Pops, often with one hand while the other played piano.

By Robert D. McFadden

Boxing Content Type: Personal Profile Cruz, Andy Cuba Olympic Games (2020) Philadelphia (Pa)

Cuban Boxer Andy Cruz Is Training as a Pro in the US

Andy Cruz won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics for Cuba. Now he’s learning to fight like a professional in Philadelphia.

By Morgan Campbell and Todd Heisler