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

Funeral Set for Officer Wilson

Services will be held Saturday morning at the Palestra.

News

At Last, Real Substance in the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race

Plus, hard-earned words of wisdom from Milton Street.

News

Milton Street: “I’m Running, I’m Running!”

The Independent kicks off his, um, Democratic campaign for mayor.

Kathy Griffin Quits Fashion Police

She goes to Twitter to explain why.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Appeared in Court Today

“All three defendants steadfastly maintain their innocence.”

News

Sam Katz’s Audacious, Radical Plan to Save City Schools

He’s not even a mayoral candidate. Yet.


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.


Did Jaden Smith Come Out of the Closet?

The Internet says he did.

News

Does Bradford Make the Birds Better?

Missanelli: Either Chip sees something that we don’t, or he’s got something up his sleeve.

News

Council Won’t Debate Property Tax Hike Until After the Election

Isn’t that convenient?

News

Rich Hofmann Named New Sports Editor of Daily News

He’ll take over this month.

News

Phillies Promise to Intentionally Make Outs in 2015

Get ready for lots of sacrifice bunts!

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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.


DO THIS: Valley Youth House’s “Always Bet on Youth” Gala

A fundraiser to help LGBT homeless youth.

News

Holder Condemns Killing of Philadelphia Officer

Mentions slaying in broader statement against anti-police violence.

News

Pa., NJ Really Stink at Pension Funding

In fact, they’ve separated themselves from the pack.

Philly’s Venture Capital Ranking? Perfectly Mediocre

But there are reasons for optimism.

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