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

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Hearing Delayed for Ex-Prosecutor

To continue today’s anti-climatic courtroom news, former Delaware County assistant district attorney Michael Donohue will have to wait a little longer for his preliminary hearing. […]

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Salvation Army Kettles Stolen

Ah, ’tis the season. What better way to ring in the holidays than by swiping Salvation Army kettles filled with the charitable donations from the […]

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Ackerman Aide Expects to Be Fired

Christopher Akers—a Philadelphia School District aide—expects to be fired for work he completed while Arlene Ackerman was the district superintendent. Akers created an iPhone game […]

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Giroux Out Indefinitely

So, this isn’t good. Paul Holmgren announced today that Claude Giroux is out indefinitely. Giroux’s symptoms seem to have worsened after a rough end to […]

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New 76ers Owners Show Fans Lots of Love

I didn’t think I’d miss the NBA. Professional basketball hadn’t appealed to me in quite a while. There’s not enough defense, rebounding, sharing or mid-range […]

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Phils Sign D-Train

The Phillies have inked pitcher Dontrelle Willis to a one year deal. Willis will reportedly earn less than $1 million but will have the opportunity […]


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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Robyn Gets Spoofed

A typical day in the office

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That’s So Gay: The Bromance

Can’t a straight guy get a little love?

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Debunking Myths About the PA Society Weekend

When the second weekend in December rolls around, you can set your watch to two things: Politicians, business leaders and media executives from the Keystone […]

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Equal Partner Benefits Signed Into Law

City Hall made history yesterday

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Bike Vs. Car: A Deadly Battle

When a cyclist is struck and killed by a car, the description of events, no matter how vaguely worded, always send chills up my spine. […]

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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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Philly Gets Pepsi Dream Machines

In the past couple weeks, sugary drink multinational PepsiCo, in partnership with garbage overlord Waste Management, has rolled out nine automated “Dream Machine” kiosks outside […]

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10 Weird Christmas Ads

A quick glance through today’s Inquirer, and you’ll find ads that promote Macy’s, encourage you to drink a few cold ones, and teach you about […]

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This Week’s Most Annoying News

Those rapscallion Republicans provided an abundance of screw-ups over the past week, each worthy of critical demolition. In the spirit of the holidays, I am […]

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Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing

Twitter exploded this morning with news that Jerry Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing, so his case will go straight to trial. The […]

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