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Queen touring again is certainly possible, but according to drummer Roger Taylor, the decision may ultimately rest with guitarist Brian May. In a new interview, Taylor addressed the band's touring future, saying he's still open to performing again while acknowledging that any plans would largely depend on his longtime bandmate.

Rock legends AC/DC officially launched the 2026 North American leg of their Power Up Tour with a thunderous performance in Charlotte, North Carolina, bringing their signature high-voltage energy back to stadiums. The band opened the tour’s latest chapter at Bank of America Stadium on July 11, delivering a set packed with classic anthems and fan favorites.

DJs, megaphones, and dance parties were among the creative ways SEPTA officials used to move thousands of people around the city for World Cup matches. According to a Philadelphia Inquirer report, ridership peaks included 29,162 fans at NRG Station for a Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup match. That's just under the 31,087 people on the B line after the Eagles' NFC Championship game in January 2025.

If you love dumplings, you won't want to miss Dumpling Fest Philadelphia. The one-night, self-guided food crawl will take place on Wednesday, July 22, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees will be invited to visit multiple restaurants across Philadelphia to enjoy dumplings at their own pace. According to a PhillyVoice report, participants will be served tasting plates featuring an array of dumpling styles during the food crawl.

(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) Task, the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk. The film crew's presence is bringing attention to this Philadelphia neighborhood. Also, Deadline reported that Julianne Nicholson will reprise her Emmy-winning Mare of Easttown role as Lori Ross in Season 2 of HBO's Task. While few details have been released, Deadline indicated that Nicholson will portray Lori Ross, a mother of three children who lives in Easttown.

A major expansion project in North Philadelphia will transform Tree House Books into the MLB All-Star Legacy Literacy Clubhouse. The collaboration among Tree House Books, Major League Baseball, and Phillies Charities Inc., will expand the nonprofit's facilities. The project is billed as a critical opportunity to expand opportunities for children through literacy and learning for neighborhood youth.

Local Noise Philadelphia, a Live Nation battle of the bands, will launch an August competition to spotlight the region's emerging artists and help them grow their audiences and industry connections. According to NBC10 Philadelphia, bands and artists from across the region are invited to submit an application through an online portal now open through Friday, July 24, to compete in the competition. Selected artists will perform in live semifinals on Aug.

Marking 105 years this summer, the lifeguard race season began at the Jersey Shore last weekend and continues through the remainder of the summer. According to a Shore Local report, the South Jersey Lifeguard Chiefs Association's schedule includes the “Big Three” events: the Dutch Hoffman Memorials in Wildwood on July 31, the Margate Memorials on Aug. 7, and the 105th South Jersey Championships in Avalon on Aug. 14.

Numerous Philadelphia businesses are not complying with the city's plastic bag ban, according to a new report. A survey of more than 80 Philadelphia businesses by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found that 55% violated at least one provision of the city's enhanced plastic bag ban, including failing to charge the required 10-cent bag fee. In addition, more than 20% of establishments continue to provide plastic bags, even though these bags have been illegal since 2019.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has a new program to empower girls and young women. Dubbed Safe-Her Self-Defense, the free six-part pilot program for girls and young women ages 12 to 24 launched on Thursday, July 9, and will run until Aug. 17 at several locations in Philadelphia. The program aims to boost confidence, mental well-being, and personal safety.