Rosa Cartagena, Philly Inquirer

Rosa Cartagena

Philly Inquirer

Washington, DC, United States

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  • Philly Inquirer
  • Washingtonian
  • Smithsonian Magazine

Past articles by Rosa:

Stolen muskets, pistols, and swords from the Revolutionary War have been recovered by the FBI

The 50 historical artifacts had been stolen in the 1970s. → Read More

Woodmere Art Museum gets $750,000 state grant to aid its expansion into Chestnut Hill mansion

The grant will help fund construction costs to turn a former convent into a new museum space. → Read More

Philadelphia Contemporary announces new leaders, staff cuts

Founder Harry Philbrick is stepping down. Staffers Yolanda Wisher, Rob Blackson, and J.J. El-Far are assuming leadership roles. → Read More

How a local wildlife photographer captures the perfect shot

Featured in a new birding exhibit, local wildlife photographer Anwar Abdul-Qawi talks us through how he got one of his favorite shots. → Read More

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Restless Leg tour is coming to Atlantic City

The comic duo announced their first live tour together, which starts April 28 in Washington, D.C. → Read More

Kansas City brings racist imagery and antics to the Super Bowl – again

Fans still do the "Arrowhead Chop" despite Indigenous protests and nationwide momentum to move past offensive Native American stereotypes, → Read More

M. Night Shyamalan on the secret and not-so-secret Philly connections of ‘Knock at the Cabin’

The horror director discusses filming his latest thriller in Philadelphia and South New Jersey. → Read More

Museum for Art in Wood receives $10 million endowment and a new name

Windgate Foundation has gifted "the largest, by far" endowment to the Museum, formerly called The Center for Art in Wood. → Read More

In ‘Kiss,’ actors try a Syrian soap opera with cringey results — and that’s the point

Fadi Skeiker, a professor at UArts, is the first Syrian director of this play about Syria. → Read More

Questlove’s new Sly Stone documentary will stream on Hulu

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s new documentary on funk pioneer Sylvester Stone is set to release on Hulu. “Untitled Sly Stone” was just acquired by Onyx Collective, a Disney brand. → Read More

‘Sluts Across America’ is back online, and its creator is no longer anonymous

In what would've been 50 years of "Roe v. Wade," a Philly artist rallies support for reproductive freedom → Read More

‘Abbott Elementary’ is coming back for a third season

Comedian Quinta Brunson announced that her award-winning sitcom set in a Philadelphia public school will have a third season. → Read More

Fort Reno Concerts, DIY Video Games, and James Baldwin's Birthday: Things to Do in DC, August 2-4

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia right now. → Read More

American University Now Has an Academic Position to Study First Ladies

Helmed by Anita McBride, former chief of staff to Laura Bush, and six other scholars, FLARE is part of a wave of interest in presidential spouses. → Read More

Time to Mask Up Again, DC—Even If You're Vaccinated

DC is officially an area with a substantial transmission of Covid, which means the CDC's new guidelines—recommending face masks indoors for all—apply. → Read More

Dave Chappelle, Outdoor Movies, and a Wine & Watercolors Class: Things to Do in DC, July 29-August 1

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia right now. → Read More

Video: Metro Is Crowded Again, Ew

This morning saw one of the clearest signs of the DC's return to pre-pandemic norms: the notorious Red Line—bless its heart—was delayed due to a "train → Read More

Dating Advice, Sunflower Picking, and a Plant-Care Workshop: Things to Do in DC, July 26-28

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia right now. → Read More

Outdoor Music, New Art, and a Sing-Along: Things to Do in DC, July 22-25

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia right now. → Read More

Hard Seltzer, Wine Tasting, and Salsa Lessons: Things to Do in DC, July 15-18

Arts, entertainment, and fun in DC, Maryland, and Virginia right now. → Read More