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WHYY’s Bill Marrazzo is America’s best-paid public broadcasting exec. So why does his station give Philadelphians news from Delaware, produce almost no national or local programming, and have employees who are calling for his head?

Why does WHYY’s Bill Marrazzo have employees who are calling for his head? MARTY MOSS-COANE hadn’t planned on saying anything, but the longer she listened, […]

The Hardball host and Somerton native spins his new book, Life’s A Campaign

The Hardball host and Somerton native spins his new book, Life’s A Campaign Interviewing MSNBC motormouth Chris Matthews is like riding a bull — take […]

Say what you will about the Brits and their culinary contributions — they did give us fish and chips

Say what you will about the Brits  and their culinary contributions — they did give us fish and chips Whip Tavern owner K.C. Kulp says […]

Taste: What We’re Eating October 2007

Philadelphia restaurants we consider worthy of trying this month. Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant The waitress’s black tee says “Bohemian,” and it’s a statement about […]

Taste: What to Drink: Cavit Lunetta Prosecco 2002

A bright, clean and well-made wine anyone can afford. Prosecco, Northern Italy’s favorite sparkling wine, won American fans with its delicious orchard-fresh flavor and modest […]

Watch out: American brewers are raising the limits with high-alcohol beers

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Best of Philly 2025: City Life

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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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The Republicans, out of power in Philadelphia for half a century, have no shot in this election, either. So why is mayoral wannabe Al Taubenberger smiling?

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This month, scores of Philadelphians will take part in the city’s annual dragon boat festival. After a week at dragon boat camp, I know just what they’re in for. (Hint: Pass the Advil)

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An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

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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.

Good Life: Homegrown: Waxing Poetic

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Authorities call Jeffrey J. Marsalis the worst serial rapist in Pennsylvania history. So how could two juries find an admitted liar more believable than the 10 women who accused him?

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