Guides

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.


Longform

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

Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

Latest Stories

News

Gosnell Trial: Prosecution Expects to Finish Thursday

As court proceedings in the trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell ended for the day on Wednesday, prosecutor Ed Cameron announced the commonwealth expects […]

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Check Out This Philly “Love Letter” to Boston

With an h/t to Reddit, here is Philly’s love letter to Boston, created by Philadelphian Linzy Leon:

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State Regulators Investigate Planned Parenthood In Delaware

MyFoxPhilly reports: “Planned Parenthood of Delaware says state regulators have launched an investigation into the conduct of several medical professionals at the facility. “Officials at […]

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The Boston Bombings Have Made Philly Skittish

Boston’s not that far away from Philly, or that different, so of course people are on edge here after Monday’s bombings. This just came across […]

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No, There Was No Arrest In Boston

[Updated: 2:54 p.m.] And AP backtracks. We’ll go ahead and say there was no arrest in Boston, and that AP—our beloved AP!—jumped the gun: BREAKING: […]

News

Dining Out for Life

A full list of restaurants and food trucks.


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.


News

Philly Runners To Honor Victims Of Boston Bombings

CBS Philly reports that local joggers are planning a massive group run on Thursday to show solidarity with participants at Monday’s Boston Marathon. “We have seen […]

News

Letter To Obama Tests Positive For Ricin

Say, it’s starting to feel like a miniature version of 2001 all over again, isn’t it? Remember that year the 9/11 attacks was followed up […]

Q&A

Chatting with Kevin Allison

The out podcaster can gab.

News

Firefighters Establish Memorial Fund For Fallen Captain

Via Councilman Jim Kenney’s Facebook page, please note that Firefighters Local 22 has established a “memorial fund” to help the family of Capt. Michael Goodwin, […]

News

This Time-Lapse Video Of Philadelphia Is Mesmerizing

Put together by the folks at Moho Creative, it’s just a test for future projects, but the seeming hyperactivity around sturdy old Philadelphia institutions combined […]

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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.


News

World’s Most Crowded Trader Joe’s Expands

Man, have you been to Trader Joe’s lately? Instead of the cramped, clogged aisles that used to fill me with despair as I sought out […]

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PA Politician Loves Hooters, May or May Not Own Pet Lion

With Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz running for governor, a power vacuum has opened up in the 13th District. Bob Brady’s picked his guy. The seat’s former occupant, […]

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Jonathan Papelbon Doesn’t Want Obama To Take His Guns

Since he was a widely beloved closer for the Red Sox during their recent glory years, it’s no surprise that Phillies reliever Jonathan Papelbon would […]

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Barnes Foundation Raises Ticket Prices

Looks like that move to the Parkway has worked out pretty well. The Barnes Foundation is raising its ticket prices from $18 to $22 for […]

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