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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Christie Privatizing Jersey’s Public Schools

In New Jersey, if your school district sucks, the state is ready to let the private sector help you out. Christie has appointed a new […]

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Kristy McNichol’s Out

But wasn’t she always a lesbian?

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PATCO: Photographers Are Probably Not Terrorists

In the post-9/11 world we live in, it’s become common for authorities to view folks taking lots of pictures of trains, bridges and tunnels as […]

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Will Smith and Jaden Shooting Movie in Town

The Fresh Prince and his son Jaden are in the Philadelphia area filming “1000 A.E.”—the latest film from M. Night Shyamalan. Will and Jaden will […]

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Girl Scout Boycotts Cookies

Transgender admittance debated

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Wildwood Considers Beach Tag Referendum

Wildwood, New Jersey is the only Shore town other than Atlantic City that still offers free access to the beach. For the past few years, […]


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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St. John The Baptist Elementary Might Ignore Recommendation to Consolidate

St. John The Baptist elementary issued a press release last night indicating that the school might remain open despite a recommendation from the Blue Ribbon […]

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Will N.J. Pass Gay Marriage?

When civil unions aren’t enough

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Tim Tebow’s Christian Fervor Annoys Me

Tim Tebow bugs me, and I’m feeling a little guilty about it. It makes sense to be annoyed by Larry the Cable Guy or Charles […]

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Another Catholic Church Cover-Up

The Philadelphia Archdiocese took part of my childhood this year. It had already closed St. Philomena’s in Lansdowne. And now Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast […]

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Lesbians are Moms, Too

Good news for same-sex parents

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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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Rigging the Vote in Collingswood

I’ve always had a bit of a problem when, instead of being picked by some God-like judge, or impartial committee, winners of “best-of” lists or […]

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Being Married Is Better Than Sex

Conservatives say that same-sex unions threaten the traditional institution of matrimony, but the institution of matrimony is already in jeopardy, and homosexuality has nothing to […]

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Barack Obama Will Win the Presidential Election

I now know for certain there’ll be a second President Obama term. I knew it the moment Jon Stewart described Romney as looking like the […]

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Morning Scoop: Nutter and Cosby Speak Against Violence

Mayor Nutter and Bill Cosby Think Violence Sucks. The mayor asked, “Can we be non-violent for just one day in this city?” Um, clearly not. […]

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