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We have some of the fattest offspring on the planet — but the local school cafeteria may not be to blame

You tried, didn’t you? You spent the summer feeding Junior fresh veggies (mmm, sweet Jersey corn) and home-cooked meals, praying when September came he’d be […]

Pulse: Chatter: Strange Bedfellows

After former city prosecutor Ellen Green-Ceisler nailed a precious Democratic nomination for Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge in May’s primary, she credited her win […]

Pulse: Chatter: Brooke de la Villanova: High Society_0907

Well, munchkins, I’m happy to be entering autumn after this beastly summer. The searing temperatures did not keep me from my appointed social rounds, as […]

They represent the most maligned state in the union. So is it any surprise Garden State beauty queens are cursed?

They represent the most maligned state in the union. So is it any surprise Garden State beauty queens are cursed? It was the biggest hairspray-coated […]

Pulse: Chatter: The Sock That Roared

As if he needed more publicity, Inky and ESPN loudmouth Stephen A. Smith is now immortalized on YouTube. Shot by three guys from New York, […]

Pulse: Chatter: 5 Stupid Questions for … Bob Pantano

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his live radio show on WOGL, “Mr. Saturday Night,” Bob Pantano, is to the Hustle what the Geator is to […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

How a beloved art cinema was Transformer-ed into a popcorn playhouse

How a beloved art cinema was Transformer-ed into a popcorn playhouse IT WAS DURING a Sunday afternoon screening of Spider-Man 3 that I knew the […]

Can John Street retain shelf life when his term expires?

Can John Street retain shelf life when his term expires? Several big-city mayors mired in scandal during their tenures have managed remarkable comebacks. Henry Cisneros […]

Pulse: Philadelphicon: Grace Kelly

This month marks the 25th anniversary of the death of our fabled but ill-fated East Falls movie-star-turned-princess, at the age of 52. This month marks […]

Taste: In Search of: Eggplant

  Tired of the greasy, mushy and generally bland eggplant parms that pervade this city’s red-sauce spots, we fanned out to find worthy uses of […]

The stormy relationship between Heather Demou and Richard Patton came to a sudden and violent end in a Newtown parking lot. I know. I was there

The parking lot looks different. Everything that I remember from that night seems a little off — the proximity where she died, the spot where […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Smell sweet, not […]

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Just the touch […]

The 411: Crafts: DIY Destination

A signless space tucked next to Bob & Barbara’s Lounge is now home to the Sewing Shanty, a quilting and knitting store. A signless space […]

From the Editor: Behind the Brat Pack

I LIKE THE INQUIRER‘S CRAIG LABAN, and I respect his work. That’s why I approached him about a year ago to see if he’d ever […]

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