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The folks behind PhillyCarShare want a million Philadelphians to give up their automobiles in the name of saving the environment. The really crazy part? They just might pull it off

On a hot afternoon four months ago, Larry Shaeffer was driving east on Pine Street in rush-hour traffic when the cars in front of him […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Exhibit: First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image

Take a peek into the personas of the Real Housewives of Washington, D.C. First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image, The National Constitution Center, through […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Nonfiction: On The Make: The Hustle of Urban Nightlife

Peer into Starr’s staff meetings, Penn dorm rooms pre-party, and 2nd Street’s VIP lounges. On The Make: The Hustle of Urban Nightlife By David Grazian […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: The Ayer

The Ayer: love child of Hahnemann and a W Hotel. The Ayer Condominiums, 210 West Washington Square, theayer.com. The latest entry in Philly’s condo boom, […]

How Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers separates the rich from their money

How Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers separates the rich from their money If there’s one place where a newcomer to Philadelphia can get a frightening […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Music Video: Jason Aldean, “Laughed Until We Cried”

The latest crooner trying to claim the mantle of Kenny Chesney. Aldean, the latest crooner trying to claim the mantle of Kenny Chesney Lite, strolls […]

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

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.

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: The Case That Won’t Die

The release this month of Murdered by Mumia (The Lyons Press; $24.95) — an account by Maureen Faulkner, the widow of slain police officer Daniel, […]

Yes, you can make a difference. Here’s our directory of 92 great local groups worthy of your time, energy and money

Yes, you can make a difference. Here are 92 great local groups worthy of your time, energy and money. HELP THE POOR GIVE A KID […]

Hello, party on the Parkway

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How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Give a Kid a Chance

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How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Help the Poor

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

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.

Disaster stories have become as much a part of the holidays as gifts and eggnog. So why do we keep putting ourselves through all the grief?

Disaster stories have become as much a part of the holidays as gifts and eggnog. Why do we keep putting ourselves through all the grief? […]

Let’s say you have $50 million and want to give it away. Would you give it to an arts group on Broad Street? Homeless people on Chestnut Street? The sick and starving in Africa? Okay, but wait: Wouldn’t it be more effective to give it to Penn, to help educate the best and brightest of the next generation? Is this harder than you thought?

Let’s say you have $50 million and want to give it away. Who would you give it to? “To give away money is an easy […]

Pulse: Chatter: High Society: Brooke de la Villanova

Pssst! Hello, dumplings. I need to type quietly, because Edgar is still napping after the big-hoo-ha gala opening of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. What an […]

With everyone’s favorite hunky weatherman headed back to town, the big question is: Whom will he date? Ladies, start your engines

With everyone’s favorite hunky weatherman headed back to town, the big question is: Whom will he date? Local media (okay, us) are buzzing about the […]

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