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Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous.
City Council Should Ban Cashless Stores, Because Philly Can’t Afford Them
A bill that proposes to fine Philadelphia businesses that refuse to take cash is unusual in actually acknowledging our poverty crisis.
Remember When Halloween Costumes Used to Be, You Know, Scary?
Yeah, Gritty is great, I guess. But could we please gets some goblins and ghouls back in the game?
Philly-Area Media Chain Tells Readers: Don’t Vote for a Single Republican
“There are some Republicans that do a good job and should be taken seriously,” says the editor. “But they are sort of sacrificial lambs, unfortunately.”
The Next Battle in the War on Cash Will Be Waged In Philadelphia
Two Philly lawmakers say that businesses that refuse to accept cash are discriminating against certain communities.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.
After Pittsburgh Shooting, More Security at Philly Synagogues
The PPD deployed officers to synagogues and houses of worship this weekend.
Right-Wing Celebs Diamond and Silk Came to West Philly to Stump for Scott Wagner
“Repeat after me: Tom Wolf is a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” was the mantra for the event.
The Fight Over Safe Injection Sites Isn’t Really About Safe Injection Sites
One of Us: Henri David
The exuberant jewelry maker has been throwing wild eponymous Halloween parties for 50 years. Here, he talks Grindr, gruesome costumes, and why Ed Rendell was the best mayor ever.
Best Thing This Week: An Error of Biblical Proportions
Did you say “Dead Sea Scroll”? More like “Dead Sea Troll.”
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
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.
ThinkFest Preview: Larry Krasner on His First Year as DA
He’ll share the stage with 6ABC anchor Tamala Edwards.
Pa. Lawmakers Sided With Pedophiles and Those Who Protect Them
Main Line psychiatrist Liz Goldman, a victim of childhood sexual abuse, has three words for state legislators: “Shame on you.”
