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.


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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

Bachelorette Says Party Turned Into a “Nightmare” Thanks to Burnt Party Bus

Plus: We talk to a woman who says she was on the bus as it went up in flames.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich - Pennsylvania seal - 2016 GOP Pennsylvania primary
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13 Minutes Might Keep Kasich on the Pa. Ballot

Lawyer: Challenge to nominating petitions was just a few minutes late.

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Could Pa. Hold The Key to Stopping Trump?

Here’s why the state’s primary is so important to the GOP establishment.

News

Officials: Sugary Drink Sales Will Drop by 55% Under Kenney’s Tax

Is that because residents will stop drinking soda — or buy it elsewhere?

Convicted gay basher Kathryn Knott walks from the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia on December 17, 2015.
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Judge Denies Kathryn Knott’s Request for Lighter Sentence

Here’s what happened in court this morning.

News

Is This the Week Pa. Gets Medical Marijuana?

Observers say bill could finally pass.


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

Police ID Rittenhouse Stabbing Victim, Suspect

Police say Steven Simminger killed Colin McGovern after an altercation over a New Jersey Devils hat.

News

Police: Infant Found Safe After Van Stolen

Father left kid in minivan, which was then taken. Child was found short time later.

News

Officer Injured, Chester Mayor Pleads for Calm After Shootout

Crowd grew angry after one suspect killed, another wounded in Saturday’s confrontation.

Convicted gay basher Kathryn Knott walks from the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia on December 17, 2015.
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Kathryn Knott Heading to Court Today

She’ll be asking the judge to reconsider her sentence.

News

Villanova and Temple Could Meet in the NCAA Tournament

The teams would play in the second round if both win.

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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

Party Bus Burnt to a Crisp on Broad Street

Owner says it was not used for the Erin Express.

News

Man Stabbed to Death in Rittenhouse After Argument

Early reports suggested the argument was over sports, but it’s unclear if that’s the case.

Why the Sixers Stopped Trying to Lose

Inside the end of the most controversial plan in sports.

Requiem for a Gangster

To some, the late Sam Christian was a beloved man of faith. To others, he was the founder of the notorious Black Mafia.

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