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

Latest Stories

News

New PPA Chief Says Uber and Lyft Need to Disclose More Data

The ride-sharing companies’ secrecy makes them more difficult to regulate, says Scott Petri.

News

Rhynhart Examining Impact of 10-Year Property Tax Abatement

The controller’s assessment comes as the mayor proposes raising taxes to fund schools.

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News

Philly Council Votes for Sexual Harassment Training for City Workers

Voters will have to approve mandatory training via ballot question.

News

Philly-Area Students Have District’s Blessing to Participate in National Walkout

Next week, schools nationwide will hold a 17-minute walkout to honor the victims of the Parkland school shooting.

News

PCHR to Philly FIGHT: “We Stand by Our Gayborhood Racism Report”

The city’s anti-discrimination agency has addressed the demands made recently by Philadelphia FIGHT staff, clients, and board members.

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News

Sunoco Pipeline Shut Down Amid Risk of “Catastrophic” Leak

Multiple sinkholes opened near construction sites in Chester County.


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.


News

Housing Authority Gets $1.3M Grant to Start Redevelopment Near SRT

Bartram Village is located where the Schuylkill River Trail will soon connect in southwest Philly.

News

Snowstorm Fallout: Late Openings, Power Outages, and SEPTA Delays

Here’s what you need to know before you venture back outside today.

News

PHOTOS: Scenes From Winter Storm Quinn

Yep, it’s March. We keep having to remind ourselves, too.

News

John Bolaris Says He’s Blown His Last Forecast

He insists he’s now officially retired from the meteorology business.

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Pa. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Soon Sell Smokable Products

The change would allow for faster production and cheaper prices.

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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.


News

WATCH: A Loopy Allen Iverson Is Absolutely Electric in This Courtside Interview

The Answer’s not-of-this-world responses to Sixers sideline reporter Molly Sullivan’s questions are must-see TV.

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Temple Cuts Football Stadium Town Hall Short Amid Fierce Opposition

Protesters drowned out the university’s president ten minutes into his speech.

News

PECO Outage Hell: Four Kids, Fast Food, and Six Days in a Motel

When you still don’t have power nearly a week after the last snowstorm.

News

What’s Open and Closed in Philly During Winter Storm Quinn

With forecasts now calling for accumulation of 4 to 12 inches, the city has declared a snow emergency for Wednesday.

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