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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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When Glitterbombing Backfires

Is this the right kind of attention?

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Giving Up the Kardashians in 2012

It’s that time of year, kiddies. Time to make all kinds of well-intended promises to ourselves that we sincerely hope we’ll keep—promises about losing weight […]

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What Happened to Customer Service?

Whenever I stand waiting to pay for my sweater while the cashier talks to her pal on the phone, or when I am met with […]

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Charles Barkley on SNL This Week

This is your friendly reminder that former Sixer, current Weight Watchers spokesman, and self-proclaimed dumbass Sir Charles Barkley will be hosting Saturday Night Live this […]

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Turns Out, Drugs Aren’t So Bad

“Is Illicit Drug Use Harmful to Cognitive Functioning in the Midadult Years?” That’s the title of a recent report from the American Journal of Epidemiology. […]

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Does Philly Need a Poet Laureate?

I was talking with a Philadelphia small-business owner at a party on New Year’s Day when the subject of Mayor Nutter came up. Like many […]


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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What Does Iowa Really Mean?

Using anti-gay rhetoric for votes

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Why I Didn’t Buy My Last Fridge at Sears

Here’s a myth: A box of baking soda keeps a refrigerator smelling fresh. Maybe that’s the case for some people, like New Yorkers who eat out most […]

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Finding a New Attitude

A recap from TedxPhilly

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Morning Scoop: Romney Edges Santorum

Romney Wins Iowa Caucus by Eight Votes. Yes, that means that Rick Santorum was less than 10 votes away from winning the Iowa caucus. Now, […]

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Jagr on the Shelf

The Flyers have announced that Jaromir Jagr will miss some time with a lower body injury. Today, Paul Holmgren said it was a groin strain, […]

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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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Reid Will Coach Birds Next Year

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced in a press conference moments ago that the Philadelphia Eagles have decided to retain Andy Reid as its head coach. […]

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Mayor Nutter Joins the Legendary Roots Crew

Philadelphia’s mayor has been known to dabble in the hip-hop arts periodically throughout his political career. His second Inauguration Ball was no exception as Mayor […]

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ACC Hoops on NBC

NBC Philadelphia has announced that the network has reached an agreement with Raycom Sports/The ACC Network to air some of the conference’s basketball games this […]

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Feds Seize Faux Winter Classic Merch

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations has announced the seizure of counterfeit sports merchandise. The counterfeit goods—much of which were Winter Classic […]

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