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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.


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

You’re Welcome, America: We Killed hitchBOT

Weymouth: There was only one way this story was going to end. And only one place that could end it properly.

Mice Run Wild in Philadelphia

There are more mouse sightings here than any other big city in the nation.

Pinkbox Sex Toy Vending Machine Heading to the Gayborhood

It was only a matter of time.

News

NCR Columnist: Catholic Schools Should Challenge Church on LGBT Hirings

Controversy at Waldron Mercy spills into nationwide debate.

News

Will the Ben Franklin Bridge Close or Not During the Pope’s Visit?

The DRPA says it needs more info from the Secret Service before it decides.

News

SEPTA Lottery Registration Going Smoothly

Want to ride regional rail during pope’s visit? Today’s your only chance to sign up.


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

Can Philly Save the HitchBOT?

The Hacktory hopes so. Plus: Some of the best social media responses to the saga.

Would You Wait Eight Years to Swim Here?

Inside the exclusive Lombard Swim Club.

The Incredible Potential of Public Pools

A new pop-up shows how amazing Philly’s could be.

News

The 10 Worst Philly Tourist Traps, Ranked

Fiorillo: To the tens of millions who will visit Philadelphia this year: Don’t say you weren’t warned.

Vatican Whisperer Rocco Palmo on Pope Francis

The “Whispers in the Loggia” blogger on the Church in Philadelphia.

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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

Best Thing: The Great SEPTA Papal Pass Lottery

Hingston: If you’re a person of faith, you know there’s no such thing as chance.

News

Holy Sea Cow! Manatee Spotted in Delaware River

Officials say this is surprising, but not alarming.

The Embarrassing Metaphor That Is the Trash-Filled Municipal Services Building Sign

Welcome to Philadelphia, world.

News

Phillies Trade Ben Revere to Blue Jays

It’s the third trade the team has made this week.

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