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

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Dive Bar Oscar’s Tavern Is Closed for Health Violations

You’ll have to go elsewhere to drink cheap beer for now.

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PPA Proposes Fee for Regulating Taxis, Uber and Lyft

The organization said the potential move is important for public safety.

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John DeBella Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Co-Host

In a lawsuit, Jennifer Neill says the legendary Philly DJ subjected her to more than a decade of harassment.

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Rhynhart Opens Sexual Harassment Reporting Line for City Employees

The city controller said she hopes the line will “give victims a voice.”

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Relax, Rocky Fans: Sylvester Stallone Is Not Actually Dead

Despite recent claims on Facebook, the actor is “still punching.”

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ICE Criticized for Arresting Married Gay Man During Green Card Interview in Philly

Social justice organizations are calling on immigration officials to release Jose “Ivan” Nuñez.


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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Police: Teen Tried to Smuggle Gun Into North Philly School

The incident at a Mastery Charter K–8 campus happened a day after the Florida school shooting.

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Chinese Officials Want Terracotta Warrior Thumb Thief “Severely Punished”

They have a bone to pick with the Franklin Institute.

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Court-Imposed Congressional Map Could Benefit Pa. Democrats

But Republicans say they’ll likely attempt to challenge the new boundaries.

Gridlock: Center City’s Traffic Apocalypse

Philly is thriving. Just don’t try going anywhere.

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What’s In Store for the Free Library of Philadelphia?

Three exciting projects that Free Library prez Siobhan Reardon is working on.

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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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Check It Out: The Philadelphian’s Guide to Local Libraries

Our libraries are about so much more than books these days.

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Five Philly-Area Libraries You’ll Have to Drag the Kids Out Of

Outdoor voices, please.

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Old Books are Awesome

A rare-book walking tour for aspiring literati.

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24 Things Other Than Books to Check Out From the Library

Books? What Books?

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