Blanka Zizka cofounded the Wilma Theater which staged several plays of Stoppard's plays. “He was very much a strong part of what the Wilma was,” she said.
Gregory Weinstein is a pioneer of robotics surgery. He builds Legos with his son Jake who, unsurprisingly, now designs his own robots on paper and sculpture.
The first phase of renovations will include larger galleries, building upgrades, better signage, and expanded exhibition space. Construction will begin in early 2026.
Actors from as far as South Africa, the Dominican Republic, England, and Ireland and as close as Howell Township, called Philly home for a while. "It’s a very embracing culture," one said of the city.
The 34th annual Philadelphia Film Festival runs Oct. 16–26 across three venues, featuring more than 100 films, including Bradley Cooper’s latest project and special guests like Lucy Liu.
The city and its people spearhead ideas of democracy in the six-part, twelve-hour-long "The American Revolution," featuring Benjamin Franklin, James Forten, and Benjamin Rush