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

Trump Brags About Atlantic City “Success” in Debate

But he shouldn’t.

Q&A: Martha Graham Cracker Celebrates 10 Years

“My favorite things in general are the total unexpected moments or the big old mistakes.”

This May Be the Biggest Etsy Fail Ever

We’re going to award this seller the “#Awkward of the Year” award.

Why Is Crime On the Rise in Philly?

New York City, Los Angeles and Baltimore have also seen recent spikes in crime.

News

Will Josh Shapiro Run for AG?

With Kathleen Kane under indictment, speculation turns to her replacement.

Bette Midler Throws Massive Shade During Republican Presidential Debate

See for yourself.


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

Philly Schools Could Close Extra Day for Papal Visit

Hite has asked the SRC to close schools on September 24th.

News

SEPTA Stressing Safety for Sports Fans

Rolls out “Respect the Train” campaign, Phanatic video game.

News

There’s a Reason Players Think Chip Kelly Might Be Racist

Missanelli: Coach’s comments about Riley Cooper show he remains tone deaf about race.

Spotted in the Gayborhood: A Pope-a-licious Window Display

The little army of solar-powered waving Pope statues killed me.

News

UberX Is Now As Bad As Philly Cabs

Fiorillo: Alas, the dream is over.

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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.


Why No Buses in the Pope “Traffic Zone?”

Private cars can drive about in the zone. Yet SEPTA says its buses won’t.

News

10 Great Places to Put Papal Pilgrims

HIngston: Screw AirBnB. There’s still plenty of room in Philly for our September guests.

Einstein Healthcare Network Offers OB/GYN Pride Clinic

It serves lesbians, bi women, and transmen.

News

Wolf Calls on Kane to Step Down

The attorney general was charged this morning with conspiracy, perjury and more for leaking grand jury information.

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