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

Philly Coffee Shop Ranked #1 in the Country

Ultimo Coffee, in Point Preeze/Newbold, has been named the country’s best coffee shop by The Daily Meal, a website that is exactly what you think […]

News

Obama Takes Pay Cut; Still Probably Richer Than You

In an act of solidarity with the thousands of federal workers who have been furloughed or had their pay slashed, Barack Obama has voluntarily accepted […]

My Two Uncles

On Jeff Rivera’s new children’s book.

News

Do You Have Powerball’s Unclaimed $1 Million Ticket?

6ABC reports that a $1  million winning Powerball ticket, sold last year in South Brunswick, N.J., is about to expire on May 17, with the […]

News

WATCH: Philly Contractor Moons His Neighbors

Honestly: I’m not entirely certain what’s going on here in this not-entirely-safe-for-work video… …except that it sure looks like there’s poor relations between this Philly […]

News

G Philly Intern Wanted

Want to join our team?


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

Two School Administrators Out In Cheating Scandal

The Philadelphia Public School Notebook reports that two former Philly school administrators have surrendered their credentials to the state, the first people to face any […]

News

Rail Proposal: Philly To New York In 40 Minutes

The Inquirer reports the Obama Administration is weighing more than a dozen transportation infrastructure projects, including one that could reduce train times between Philly and […]

News

Fallon Gets “Tonight,” But What About The Roots?

The New York Times reports: “NBC plans to announce on Wednesday its plan to install Mr. Fallon as the show’s sixth host at the conclusion […]

News

For Sale: MLK Letter To Philly Police Offcer

AP reports that a letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Philadelphia Police Sgt. James Adair is on the auction block. In the letter, King […]

News

Will Facebook Phone Arrive On Thursday?

If Forbes is right, Thursday will be the latest Best Day In Tech, Ever—the best one, at least, since the iPad mini was launched last […]

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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.


You Can Dance

Info on the Philly Pride Dance Crew contest.

News

WATCH: Dilworth Plaza Will Be Beautiful

This video was actually made a year ago, but while Dilworth Plaza remains in its endless state of construction, the folks at Center City District […]

News

Questlove, Stephen Starr Join Forces In New York Food Stand

Our colleagues at Foobooz report: Philadelphia’s Questlove and Stephen Starr are joining forces to open Hybird, a fried chicken, dumplings and cupcakes stand in New York’s Chelsea Market. Look […]

News

Mike Rice Fired At Rutgers

Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice—caught on tape bullying and berating players—was fired today. Because Rutgers knows that Liz Spikol’s advice is wise. [ESPN]

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