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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

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Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

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

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Pulse: Philadelphicon: Grace Kelly

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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

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

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An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.

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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

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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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