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Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute of Music Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous.


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Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times

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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Here’s What Dr. Phil Should’ve Told John Bolaris

After watching John Bolaris on Dr. Phil this week, I’m wondering why the exiled weatherman’s behavior still surprises me. Maybe it’s my belief that somewhere […]

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Susan Rice Withdraws from Secretary of State Consideration

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, long rumored the front-runner to replace Hillary Clinton in Foggy Bottom, sent a letter to the president today taking herself out […]

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VIDEO: Sixers Fan Shoots Bulls Fan on SEPTA

Police have released video footage documenting the shooting that occurred last night after the Sixers game on the SEPTA platform at 46th and Market. It […]

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Who Gets 12.12.12 Sandy Relief Concert Money?

As you watched the 12.12.12 Sandy Relief concert, did you feel a little left out? There is a good reason for that feeling of charitable […]

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Sonic Youth Guitar Stolen In Philly

Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, performing in Philly last night at Space 1026, had a prized piece stolen from the Best Western he was staying in. […]

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54 Paulsboro Chemical Spill Victims File Lawsuit

Two weeks after a Conrail freight train derailed over a creek in Paulsboro, spilling 100,000 pounds of toxic chemicals, 54 area residents have sued the […]


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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First Casualty of Christie’s Tenure Law is a Naked Teacher

In August, Chris Christie signed a bill making it harder for teachers to get tenure, and easier for them to get fired. Today, a Vineland […]

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Phillies Lose Out On Ichiro

This is typical. We only find out the Phillies even offered Ichiro Suzuki a two-year, $14 million contract on the day he re-signed with the […]

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Big East Basketball to Split Up

It looks like the Big East’s seven Catholic schools–Villanova, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John’s, and Seton Hall–are on the verge of breaking their basketball […]

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Liam Hemsworth Beats Guy Up Outside Continental Midtown

A few days ago, my colleague Janine White reported that Mr. Miley Cyrus, in town shooting a movie, spent his Saturday evening relaxing at the […]

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Chefs Want Gender-Neutral Easy Bake Ovens

Hasbro, are you listening?

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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.


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Philly 3rd Dirtiest City in the Country

Forbes has ranked the Phila-Camden-Wilmington metro area as the third dirtiest in the US, thanks to the oil refineries and chemical plants plunging toxic waste […]

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Marriage Equality in New Jersey?

An uncertain future

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Shore Couple Gives Kid Middle Name “Hurricane”

A couple whose home was flooded and destroyed by Sandy decided to change little Carson’s middle name from Joseph to “Hurricane” after the superstorm. Never […]

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Date Is Set for End of White America

Well, it’s official. In just three decades, fewer than half of the people living in America will look like me. Yesterday, the Census Bureau released […]

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