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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

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Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Watch: Andre Richard Salon

Wednesday nights are for guys

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Undocumented Immigrant Sex Offender Was Interning for Bob Menendez

A month before this year’s election, the aspiring muckrakers at the conservative Daily Caller unveiled their “October Surprise”– allegations that New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez had […]

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2012’s Top Google Searches Prove We Can’t Live Without Google

Google released its most popular searches of 2012 and accompanying film yesterday. The film is celebratory of human achievement—highlighting athletes, entertainers, politicians, amazing feats, survivors, […]

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Sixers Fan Shoots Bulls Fan on SEPTA

If Veterans Stadium used to have a judge, maybe the Sixers need to send their fans home with police chaperones. After the Sixers’ 96-89 loss […]

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Philly to Shut Down 37 Schools, Maybe More

In what is no doubt his biggest move since taking over as Philadelphia Schools Superintendent, William Hite will announce the closure or restructuring of 37 […]

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Flyers Owner Ed Snider Named to Most Influential List…Finally

For a guy who’s reportedly fed up with the lockout that’s losing him money and depressing his city, Flyers owner Ed Snider isn’t having 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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South Philly Murder Appears Mob-Related

Yesterday, right around the time the feds rested their case against reputed mobster Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi, a South Philly murder may have given prosecutors […]

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House Hunting? Georges Perrier, Tom Knox and Dennis Alter Are Selling

There are literally tens of thousands of homes for sale in and around Philadelphia. Here, a look at some of the most expensive ones, with […]

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Alycia Lane’s Claims Against CBS Dismissed

A judge has dismissed onetime CBS 3 anchor Alycia Lane’s claims against her former employer. Lane sued CBS several months after she was released from […]

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8 Christmas Trends That Need to Die Already

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Truly, it is. The city feels festive with shiny snowflakes hanging from lightposts. Happy shoppers bustle around […]

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Nutter’s China Trip Sets Good Example

Mayor Nutter recently made a trip to China, and this is a good thing. For the city. For him. For you! As a local business […]

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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 Rep. Brian Sims Named 12th Hottest Pol. Alive

The underdog does it again! First, this November, he became PA’s first-ever openly gay candidate elected to statewide office. Now, he’s been named one of […]

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Hurricane Sandy Third-Most Googled Term in 2012

Coming in first and second were Whitney Houston, who died in February, and Psy, of “Gangnam Style” fame. The results are doubly impressive considering Sandy […]

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“Glam Fairy” to Hit Atlantic City

Still reeling from Sandy, Atlantic City’s Tropicana is hoping a sprinkle of pixie dust (hair spray?) from the Glam Fairy will help it bounce back […]

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Corbett Won’t Set Up Obamacare Health Exchange

The governor announced today that Pennsylvania will refuse to set up the state health care exchange available through the Affordable Care Act. The exchanges are online […]

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