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In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, anger over addiction and loss fuels a backlash“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.David Gambacorta and William Bender 18 minutes ago
In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, anger over addiction and loss fuels a backlash“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.David Gambacorta and William Bender 18 minutes ago
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Stephanie Farr
He made one of the greatest pieces of public art in Philly. He also made the Rizzo statue.Stephanie Farr
What’s in a pepper pot? Black chefs gather to celebrate, revive, and update Philadelphia’s signature soup.Craig LaBan
What’s in a pepper pot? Black chefs gather to celebrate, revive, and update Philadelphia’s signature soup.Craig LaBan
‘Who are these Schuylkill Dragons?’: How a band of women dragon-boaters conquered the SchuylkillA group of Philly-area women — many in their 70s and 80s — have banded together as the scrappiest dragon boating team on the river.Dugan Arnett
‘Who are these Schuylkill Dragons?’: How a band of women dragon-boaters conquered the SchuylkillA group of Philly-area women — many in their 70s and 80s — have banded together as the scrappiest dragon boating team on the river.Dugan Arnett
OpinionPhiladelphia Ballet’s new home makes a daring leap onto North Broad Street. Will its solid facade keep people away? The ballet missed an opportunity to show, as well as tell, what’s going on in its building.Inga Saffron, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
OpinionPhiladelphia Ballet’s new home makes a daring leap onto North Broad Street. Will its solid facade keep people away? The ballet missed an opportunity to show, as well as tell, what’s going on in its building.Inga Saffron, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing, but all eyes are on its specimens — all 19 million of them"Profound concern" over the fate of the Academy and its internationally significant collection.Peter Dobrin
The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing, but all eyes are on its specimens — all 19 million of them"Profound concern" over the fate of the Academy and its internationally significant collection.Peter Dobrin
25 essential songs that didn’t make the Philly 76 song list The Philly 76 song list wasn’t nearly enough. Here are 25 more essential Philadelphia songs, featuring Nina Simone, Sister Sledge, Jazmine Sullivan, the Roots, and more.Dan DeLuca
25 essential songs that didn’t make the Philly 76 song list The Philly 76 song list wasn’t nearly enough. Here are 25 more essential Philadelphia songs, featuring Nina Simone, Sister Sledge, Jazmine Sullivan, the Roots, and more.Dan DeLuca
A man from Amish country bet on the U.S. Open, then sent a bomb threat. Things will only get worse.He wanted to keep his money, and the only way to do it, he thought, was to disrupt the tennis match. From his Lancaster County home, he had thumb-typed and sent the threat to the USTA.Mike Sielski
A man from Amish country bet on the U.S. Open, then sent a bomb threat. Things will only get worse.He wanted to keep his money, and the only way to do it, he thought, was to disrupt the tennis match. From his Lancaster County home, he had thumb-typed and sent the threat to the USTA.Mike Sielski
How Icona Resorts founder Eustace Mita has changed the Shore with faith, hustle, and hundreds of millions of dollarsMita is ready to spend another $200 million on a resort proposed for the closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City. And he has his sights on two other potential hotels.Erin McCarthy
How Icona Resorts founder Eustace Mita has changed the Shore with faith, hustle, and hundreds of millions of dollarsMita is ready to spend another $200 million on a resort proposed for the closed Wonderland Pier in Ocean City. And he has his sights on two other potential hotels.Erin McCarthy
Congestion pricing, dog beaches, eliminating beach tags: 11 ideas to improve the ShoreThe Shore is changing quickly. How it can change for the better?Amy S. Rosenberg
Congestion pricing, dog beaches, eliminating beach tags: 11 ideas to improve the ShoreThe Shore is changing quickly. How it can change for the better?Amy S. Rosenberg
The Jersey Shore bakery that helped Dominic Sessa transform into Anthony BourdainBefore portraying Bourdain in the A24 biopic "Tony," Dominic Sessa used his paychecks from Cathy's 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City, N.J., to buy booze. It was the perfect research.Beatrice Forman
The Jersey Shore bakery that helped Dominic Sessa transform into Anthony BourdainBefore portraying Bourdain in the A24 biopic "Tony," Dominic Sessa used his paychecks from Cathy's 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City, N.J., to buy booze. It was the perfect research.Beatrice Forman
I deleted Instagram for two weeks. Now I see why people pay for Brick and other app-blockersExperts say external motivators can be more effective than relying on self-control. Erin McCarthy
I deleted Instagram for two weeks. Now I see why people pay for Brick and other app-blockersExperts say external motivators can be more effective than relying on self-control. Erin McCarthy
‘It was like we had won the Super Bowl’: 20 years ago, Philadelphians raised $68 million in 45 days to keep an iconic painting from being sold“It was done in Philadelphia by Philadelphians for Philadelphia,” major donor Joe Neubauer said about keeping Thomas Eakins’ “The Gross Clinic” in the city the artist and the art called home. Morgan Ritter
‘It was like we had won the Super Bowl’: 20 years ago, Philadelphians raised $68 million in 45 days to keep an iconic painting from being sold“It was done in Philadelphia by Philadelphians for Philadelphia,” major donor Joe Neubauer said about keeping Thomas Eakins’ “The Gross Clinic” in the city the artist and the art called home. Morgan Ritter
How a pornographer’s violent art complicates Philly’s missing women mysteryAs investigators search for clues at an Olney twin, Raymond Horsch's criminal past and dark art blur fact and fiction.Barbara Laker, Ryan W. Briggs, Max Marin, and Ellie Rushing
How a pornographer’s violent art complicates Philly’s missing women mysteryAs investigators search for clues at an Olney twin, Raymond Horsch's criminal past and dark art blur fact and fiction.Barbara Laker, Ryan W. Briggs, Max Marin, and Ellie Rushing
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
Manayunk is embarking on another new era after decades of evolutionManayunk's Main Street has evolved from Banana Republic to boutiques. Its future depends on neighborhood support.Olivia Prusky and Jake Blumgart
Inside the world of competitive Amish volleyballSporting black pants and long dresses, they're playing for the fun of it.Jason Nark
Inside the world of competitive Amish volleyballSporting black pants and long dresses, they're playing for the fun of it.Jason Nark
LeBron James could live in New York while playing in Philly. Wilt Chamberlain did it first.LeBron might use a helicopter, but more than 60 years ago, Wilt opted for luxury cars along with a “heavy foot” in his commute up and down the turnpike.Matt Breen
LeBron James could live in New York while playing in Philly. Wilt Chamberlain did it first.LeBron might use a helicopter, but more than 60 years ago, Wilt opted for luxury cars along with a “heavy foot” in his commute up and down the turnpike.Matt Breen
Lucky tuna salad and fanny pack meatballs: What Phillies fans bring to Citizens Bank ParkPhillies fans have redefined what’s considered acceptable ballpark food, smells and food safety be damned. Beatrice Forman
Lucky tuna salad and fanny pack meatballs: What Phillies fans bring to Citizens Bank ParkPhillies fans have redefined what’s considered acceptable ballpark food, smells and food safety be damned. Beatrice Forman
