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

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The Iconic Tower Theater Spire Will Be Gone by the End of the Week

According the mayor of Upper Darby, it is structurally unsound and poses a hazard to public safety.

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News

A Travel Blogger Took Incredible Photos of Iconic Philly Film Locations

Film tourist and blogger Andrea David chronicles her visits to movie landmarks around the globe.

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Opinion

When Donald Trump Blames Mental Illness for Mass Shootings, He’s Blaming People Like Me

The president’s comments after the Dayton and El Paso mass shootings were outrageous and discriminatory to millions. It’s time for me to speak out.

Best Thing: Alejandro Bedoya’s Awesome Audacity

The Union midfielder boldly goes where our elected weenies don’t dare.

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News

Philly Doesn’t Seem to Like Joe Biden as Much as He Likes Philly

Despite having his campaign headquarters here, the former VP has fewer campaign donors than Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg in many parts of the city.

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News

Check Out These Photos of Idris Elba Riding a Horse in Philly

We started the week with Jason Segel, André 3000 and Sally Field in Washington Square. We end it with Idris Elba. On a horse. You’re welcome.


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

Queen Village Is Not Screwing Around With Its Rat Infestation

Residents in the quaint Center City neighborhood have been busy fighting an infestation this summer.

News

Blunt Words: The Best Responses From the Lieutenant Governor’s Weed Survey

In honor of National CBD Day, which apparently is a real thing.

Chesco DA Announces Criminal Charges Against Mariner East Security Workers

The office began probing the controversial cross-state pipelines in December 2018.

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Cecily Tynan Needs Your Help Finding Her Lost Rescue Puppy

“We are devastated,” the 6ABC meteorologist said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

News

Why a Group of British Plaintiffs From a London Apartment Fire Are Suing in Philly Court

Two of the companies named in the product liability suit have alleged ties to Pennsylvania — but it doesn’t hurt that Philadelphia juries have a reputation for doling out huge damages.

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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

Someone Finally Got a Photo of Jason Segel, André 3000, and Sally Field Together in Philly

Thank you all for playing, but the person who took this photo has officially won Summer 2019.

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News

Free Streets Is a Nice Yearly Gimmick. Now Philly Should Do It For Real

Cities in Europe pedestrianized certain streets decades ago, to considerable success. Philly can too — and help invigorate its retail corridors along the way.

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News

Gov. Wolf Orders Flags at Half-Staff for El Paso and Dayton Mass Shooting Victims

Meanwhile, Republican senator Pat Toomey says: “We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of psychopaths.”

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Woodstock Is Dead

And sometimes — really! — it’s better if things just die.

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