In no particular order, here are The Conversation’s top five films of 2025 as reviewed by their experts.
If there were ever a year for Philadelphia to take a victory lap, 2026 would be it. From milestone anniversaries and major cultural debuts to immersive art and blockbuster exhibitions, the city is gearing up for a calendar packed with history-making moments.
Philadelphia knows how to celebrate its own—and this January, Historic Philadelphia is honoring its most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin, celebrating his 320th birthday with two events.
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade will celebrate its 125th anniversary on New Year's Day and kick off a year of major citywide celebrations.
After the ball drops, Philadelphia is keeping the celebration going. Whether you’re in the mood for bottomless mimosas, comfort food, or college football watch parties, there is plenty to see and do on New Year's Day in Philly.
For the second year in a row, the Prisoner Wine Company in Napa Valley released a limited-edition vintage featuring label artwork by Jesse Krimes, a Philadelphia native and formerly incarcerated artist with international recognition.
The Philadelphia Mummers is a New Year's Day tradition that dates back to European customs in the 1700s and 1800s. The parade was first officially organized in 1901 and has since evolved, reflecting modern values and expanding inclusivity, but its heart remains the same.
As 2025 comes to a close, Metro Philadelphia is taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, triumphs and events that shaped the past 12 months in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s Winterfest just got a spirited upgrade. Après Sip & Skate presented by Jacquin’s is bringing 21+ skate nights to the Delaware River Waterfront, blending ice, music, and cocktails into one evening.
Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Cirque Dreams Holidaze Described as "a brilliant and whimsical holiday …
Winter in Philadelphia doesn’t mean staying indoors. From immersive light displays and interactive museums to ice skating and indoor mini-golf, Philly offers plenty of ways for families to enjoy the winter season.
Kwanzaa is right around the corner, and there are a few ways that Philadelphians can celebrate the occasion in 2025.
From prix fixe dinners and rooftop parties to family-friendly celebrations, these New Year’s Eve events in Philadelphia offer plenty of ways to ring in 2026 in style.
City Sightseeing Philadelphia is bringing back its popular Holiday Light Show Trolley Tours, running now through Jan. 5, 2026, offering locals and visitors a new way to experience the city’s most beloved seasonal displays.
The holidays bring a lot of cheer— and also a lot of clean up. And for Philadelphians looking to dispose of their Christmas tree some time after the jolly festivities, the Philly Goat Project has an easy way to do just that.
For an orchestra built on tradition, imagination may be its most enduring instrument—and for its 125th anniversary, the Philadelphia Orchestra is tuning it through a special concert series of ‘Fantasia.’
As ' Stranger Things' heads toward its final episodes, Cara Buono is reflecting on her journey as Karen Wheeler—from the show’s early days to her surprising Season 5 spotlight. The actress sat …
Skip the stress of cooking this holiday season and let Philadelphia’s restaurants do the work. From traditional Italian seafood feasts to indulgent holiday brunches, these spots are offering special menus for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Wilma Theater is reviving the Barrymore Award-winning dance-theater cabaret 'Poor Judge: A Pig Iron Production' for a limited run from Jan. 13-25.
When winter break comes, school lets out and in between the holidays, many families look for ways to keep their kids entertained—and this year, the Philly Circus School is here to help with that.