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Max Gomez, Longtime TV Medical Reporter, Dies at 72

Known as Dr. Max (he was not a medical doctor. but had a Ph.D. in neuroscience), he reported on health and science with an easygoing gravitas.

By Richard Sandomir

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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

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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

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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