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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Pretty Much Every School in Philly Is Closed On Friday

We hope you went to the liquor store on Thursday.

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Officer Killed in North Philly Shooting

Two suspects are in custody — one hospitalized after being shot.

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Philly Deploys 374 Trucks to Deal With Storm

Streets commissioner says nearly all streets should be clear within 36 hours of snow’s end.

9 Best New Gay Movies On Netflix Streaming

Lilting, Sordid Lives and the film that inspired the creation of the Trevor Project.

News

5 Things Nutter Wants You to Know About His Property Tax Hike

“I don’t want to raise your taxes. But I do want to educate your children.”

Our Favorite Snow Photos on Social Media

The best of Twitter and Instagram.


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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Bald Eagle in Pa. Is Covered in Snow

And it’s adorable!

News

Missing: Newtown Square Eighth-Grader Cayman Naib

A 13-year-old Shipley student left his home Wednesday and hasn’t been seen since.

News

Here’s What Your Evening Commute Will Look Like in Philly

In a word: messy.

News

WATCH: Is Chris Christie’s Political Bestie Abandoning Him?

Joe Kyrillos chaired Christie’s first gubernatorial campaign. But he just had dinner with Jeb Bush.

Mayor Nutter Recognizes Gloria Casarez

In his final budget address.

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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.


Cool New App to Explore City’s Budget

The app is not as deep as it should be, but it does represent progress.

Is Philadelphia Ready for a Plastic Bag Tax?

A nickel apiece to raise cash for street cleaning and limit waste.

Anna Aagenes Leaving Brian Sims’s Office

To work for LGBT sports nonprofit You Can Play.

News

Councilman Jones: Nutter’s Property Tax Proposal a “Heavy Lift”

City Council members are up for reelection this year.

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