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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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Twinkies: They’re Baaaack

After shutting down in November, Hostess is making “The Greatest Comeback in the History of Ever.” Questionable marketing slogans aside, Twinkies and a host of […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Lesbian Couple Marries Across the Street From Anti-Gay Church

Your weekend headlines.

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Bill Clinton’s Coming to Town Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Bill Clinton is dropping by the National Constitution Center tomorrow, thirteen years after leading its groundbreaking ceremony. The festivities won’t be so festive this […]

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Calculating the Odds on the Sixers’ Draft Pick

If anybody is still watching what will be one of the worst drafts in the last 20 years when NBA commissioner David Stern marches to […]

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Video: Watch Nik Wallenda Walk Across the Grand Canyon

Here’s the full abridged video (Discovery Channel has blocked full videos) of a harness-less Nik Wallenda crossing a gorge yesterday evening at the Grand Canyon*. […]

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Snowden Doesn’t Board Plane from Russia to Cuba

Where in the world is Edward J. Snowden? The fugitive whistleblower/document leaker was all set to board a flight from Russia to Cuba today, en […]


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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Mad Men Season 6 Finale Recap

Season 6 of Mad Men ended last night with Don Draper (Jon Hamm) descending to the ninth circle of hell. The question is, will he […]

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America Is Just Like Westeros!

My husband isn’t a Game of Thrones guy. When he comes home from work, he really just wants to watch a movie he’s already seen […]

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Rural PA Senator Wants Concealed Carry in Philly

You’ve probably not heard of Richard Alloway II, and there’s a good reason for that: If you live in or around Philadelphia, you’ve never voted […]

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Get Ready for “SuperMoon” This Sunday

Yes, it’s true — on Sunday, the moon will be full and at the point of its monthly cycle when it’s closest to earth. Put the […]

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WATCH: Paula Deen Apologizes

Earlier this week, it came out that Paula Deen might be just a little bit racist. Then on Friday morning, she didn’t show up for […]

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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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Christie Flying Flags at Half-Mast for Gandolfini

Monday, July 24th, flags across the state of New Jersey will fly at half-mast in honor of James Gandolfini. Chris Christie’s Executive Order No. 135 […]

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Video: Bike Share=Homeless Person Spinning Class

One of the issues Philly’s eventual bike share program must grapple with is how to make it accessible to low-income people. Here’s an idea, out […]

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Lenny Dykstra Is a Free Man Again

After more than six months in a California correctional facility, Lenny Dyskstra is a free man. Nails was in jail for charges relating to a […]

PLAYDAR: 7 Reasons Cher Doesn’t Need A Stinking Lady Gaga Duet

She’s strong enough on her own.

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