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The Abington native and Seinfeld alum stars in the superhero film Watchmen

Considering the nature of a typical Exit Interview, it was a relief to find that Danny Woodburn, who portrayed the diminutive Mickey Abbott on Seinfeld, […]

Child advocates say this is a crucial time to turn his life around, before it’s too late. He’s 11.

HAROLD MAYFIELD JR. is sitting quietly in his seat, his attention focused squarely on his geography lesson until an older student comes to his classroom […]

They’re reality TV’s cuddliest family, but increasingly noisy critics allege that Berks County’s Gosselins aren’t all they appear to be

IT’S A CHILLY Saturday at the First Assembly of God church in upstate Marcy, New York, but the commotion seems more like Christmas morning. And […]

If your backside is anything but beach ready, there may be a better option than going under the knife.

Summer is coming and if your backside is anything but beach ready, there maybe a better option — read: cheaper and less painful! — than […]

Starr’s second Center City steakhouse, Butcher and Singer, pleases the eye — but not always the palate

Striped Bass, the hushed cathedral of fine dining in a coldly elegant space, was never Stephen Starr’s kind of restaurant, though he reluctantly took over […]

When it comes to sports towns, none are tougher than Philadelphia. So whatever happened to some of those Philly athletes?

When it comes to sports towns, none are tougher than Philadelphia (and if you don’t believe us, just ask guys named McNabb, Burrell and Santa). […]

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.

Politics is the new black, dumplings

Politics is the new black, dumplings, as the Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Ball at the Ritz in D.C. proved so aptly. Among the chatterati were a […]

Feuds! Money! Endorsements! The race to replace D.A. Lynne Abraham is about everything but putting criminals behind bars 

DAN MCCAFFREY LOOKS like a prosecutor, albeit one who worked with Eliot Ness. Big and beefy, with the slicked-back silver hair and square, ruddy face […]

Right after Joe Torsella left the National Constitution Center in January, the buzz began: Who will land his job?

Right after Joe Torsella left the National Constitution Center in January (he’s prepping to run for Arlen Specter’s U.S. Senate spot), the buzz began: Who […]

Starr-Studded Updates

The Starr Restaurant Organization has decided to make a few updates to their more established restaurants, most revolving around booze. (Not that there’s anything wrong […]

What’s Old Is New at Miel

Longtime loyalists of Miel Patisserie, the pastry shop with outposts in Cherry Hill and Center City, noticed something amiss in late 2007. Prices were rising, […]

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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.

The recession has every bride taking a second look at her budget. Tell us how you’re cutting back — and find out one savvy way you can save thousands

In these not-so-fabulous economic times, brides are definitely looking for ways to save a little where they can on the details for their Big Day. […]

Wedding planner and etiquette know-it-all Mark Kingsdorf reveals the secret.

Question: My parents are footing the bill for our wedding, and while I’m happily accepting their checks, I’m kind of dreading all the input they’ll […]

Our style-savvy editors scout the latest fashions

Click here to view slideshow See last week’s Street Style here Happy Friday! So, like expected, the strange and wonderful weather of last week disappeared […]

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Is a commercial featuring actual Philadelphians slobbering all over each other in LOVE park really a good advertisement for the city?

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