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Quote of the Day
Rape of a prostitute is a "theft of services"? Think again, says the chancellor of the Philadelphia bar.
Tracy Clark-Flory Nov 1, 2007
The city of brotherly losers
After 9,999 defeats, baseball's Philadelphia Phillies boast the worst sports record since the Christians played the lions.
By Bruce Buschel Jul 13, 2007
Song of the Day: "Heart It Races," Dr. Dog
Pastoral psychedelia courtesy of an up-and-coming Philadelphia band.
May 31, 2007
Maternity care is a money loser
Over the past 10 years, 11 of Philadelphia's 19 obstetrics units have closed their doors.
Catherine Price May 8, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
At 49, Warren Moon is about to become the first black QB in the NFL Hall of Fame. How can someone so young carry that label? Plus: Terrell Owens, Billie Jean King.
Aug 3, 2006
Ira Einhorn's long, strange trip
After two decades on the run from charges in a horrific murder, the counterculture icon is home and headed for trial. But in France, he's still a human rights hero.
By Neil Gordon Aug 14, 2002
A night of engrams and clears
At the Scientologists' birthday bash for the late L. Ron Hubbard, it all comes down to the e-meter.
By Sara Kelly Apr 3, 2002
Detention convention
At the 131st Congress of Correction, the incarceration industry puts on a bizarre show. From execution jokes to soap -- without a rope -- it's a great place for networking.
By Sara Kelly Aug 27, 2001
A trip through freedom's hometown
In Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is a symbol of both America's ideals and its failings.
By Burt Wolf Aug 31, 2000
War on protesters
The militarization of police strategies on display this convention season has cops fighting demonstrators, not crime.
By Jesse Walker Aug 14, 2000
Do not pass Go
Are the Philadelphia police using high bail to keep an activist leader away from the Democratic Convention?
By Anthony York Aug 8, 2000
Taking it from the streets
Philly police face ugly allegations after hundreds of protesters are detained for more than two days.
By Anthony York Aug 4, 2000
There's a riot goin' on ... Not!
One reporter, 200 police cars, a trapped Gummi Bear and finally: A protester!
By Anthony York Aug 3, 2000
In the shadows of the Republican Convention
The notoriously poor town of Camden, N.J. -- ironically the site of the GOP fete -- is living proof of everything our politicians are ignoring.
By Arianna Huffington Aug 2, 2000
Bush marches in
The nominee arrives in Philly and stays on message, saying nothing. Why make news when you're ahead in the polls?
By Anthony York Aug 2, 2000
Tears, but no tear gas
The toxic combination of Johnny Rotten, Newt Gingrich and a mile-long hoagie causes plenty of hurt feelings, but protests stay in check.
By Anthony York Jul 31, 2000
Unwelcome in America
With a backyard full of Republicans, Philadelphia poverty activist Cheri Honkala prepares for the fight of her life.
By Karen Abbott Jul 31, 2000
Portraits of the Philly protests
Snapshots from the demonstrations at the Republican Convention.
By Daryl Lindsey Jul 31, 2000
Brother from another planet
An NAACP chapter president and a Bush delegate? Meet Shannon Reeves.
By Jake Tapper Jul 31, 2000
First arrests in Philly
The Republicans start their party as the protesters get ready to rumble.
By Alicia Montgomery Jul 31, 2000
Inside the Republican pro-choice coalition
Meet the women who are vowing a floor fight in Philadelphia over abortion.
By Adele M. Stan Jul 29, 2000
Little house of medical horrors
The Mütter Museum reveals medicine as the gruesome and inexact art that it is.
By Robert Strauss Apr 10, 2000
Beach bummer blaze-a-thon
Thais still burning mad over DiCaprio's movie; Robert Downey Jr. has prison revelation: It's not a nice place! Bijou Phillips to Howard Stern: All rumors are true! Katie Couric's inside edition. Plus: Porn star Lolo "58F" Ferrari is called home.
By Amy Reiter Mar 7, 2000
"Tea" by Stacey D'Erasmo
A charming first novel presents three snapshots of a girl growing up lesbian in '60s and '70s Philadelphia.
By Dennis Drabelle Jan 11, 2000
Try him again
Justice for the widow of a dead police officer, cut down in the prime of his life, will not be served by executing a framed man, even if he's guilty.
By Debra Dickerson Dec 29, 1999
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