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Pulse: Philadelphicon: Grace Kelly

This month marks the 25th anniversary of the death of our fabled but ill-fated East Falls movie-star-turned-princess, at the age of 52. This month marks […]

Taste: In Search of: Eggplant

  Tired of the greasy, mushy and generally bland eggplant parms that pervade this city’s red-sauce spots, we fanned out to find worthy uses of […]

The stormy relationship between Heather Demou and Richard Patton came to a sudden and violent end in a Newtown parking lot. I know. I was there

The parking lot looks different. Everything that I remember from that night seems a little off — the proximity where she died, the spot where […]

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Smell sweet, not […]

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Just the touch […]

The 411: Crafts: DIY Destination

A signless space tucked next to Bob & Barbara’s Lounge is now home to the Sewing Shanty, a quilting and knitting store. A signless space […]

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.

From the Editor: Behind the Brat Pack

I LIKE THE INQUIRER‘S CRAIG LABAN, and I respect his work. That’s why I approached him about a year ago to see if he’d ever […]

All you would-be stars, get in line — Idol auditions come to Philly this weekend

I admit it: During the American Idol season, vote-offs are a primary topic of morning conversation here at the office. Another admission: William Hung and […]

We give our kids everything and ask for nothing in return. Is it a shock that they’re clueless and entitled? How a generation of well-intentioned Philadelphians has screwed up its children

We give our kids everything and ask for nothing in return. Is it a shock that they’re clueless and entitled? IT IS, I HAVE TO […]

When the Inquirer’s Craig LaBan trashed the strip steak at City Line restaurant Chops, owner Alex Plotkin sued him. It’s Philly’s juiciest food fight ever — featuring money, power, a critic’s anonymity, and one man’s quest to defend his meat

When the Inquirer’s Craig LaBan trashed the strip steak at City Line restaurant Chops, owner Alex Plotkin sued him. It’s Philly’s juiciest food fight ever—featuring […]

Five of our favorite local home shops go worldwide with easy-to-navigate websites that offer sweet deals, free shipping, live advice and, of course, unlimited accessibility.

Five of our favorite local home shops have very lovable websites. Piccolinionline.com: We love, love, love this site for colorful kids’ toys, linens and furnishings […]

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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.

Homefront: Prime Shopping

Prime Shopping

A tiny, tree-lined block of South Hancock Street in Queen Village is home to Denise Fike, an artist and fashion-drawing professor who, along with her engineer husband, raised two boys in their ingeniously outfitted and outrageously artful trinity.

Her home: Our house was built in 1835. A direct descendant of Emily Dickinson owned it. I bought it because it had this tiny little […]

Home: The Fine Print: Cellar Smarts

Whether you buy wine because the label looks pretty or you’re a wine connoisseur, you deserve a fine glass of red or white. So help […]

Home: (Midtown) Village People

How to throw a bring-what-you-do cocktail party Before the official start of fall, Midtown Village business owners celebrate the end of a successful summer — […]

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