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What’s it like to play a $30 million viola?

Beginning nearly 15 years ago, the Curtis Institute’s Roberto Díaz has been performing on a 1690 viola from the workshop of Antonio Stradivari from time to time. It's valued at $30 million.

Peter Dobrin

Food Network winner Leslie Daniel, aka Chef Too Hype, gives his Jersey Shore recs

Daniel won Guy's Grocery Games and competed on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

Amy S. Rosenberg

Lenny Kravitz is finally coming to Roots Picnic to ‘Let Love Rule’ in Fairmount Park

Dan DeLuca

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Philly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting a child is sentenced to about a month in jail

Stephen Jones will spend around a month in jail and two decades on house arrest. “I hope the devil comes to you,” the victim's mother said in court Thursday.

Jesse Bunch

How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life

Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post

Lenny Kravitz is finally coming to Roots Picnic to ‘Let Love Rule’ in Fairmount Park

Dan DeLuca

Thousands of meatpacking workers are getting access to a new pension fund — including employees in Souderton

Ariana Perez-Castells

Food Network winner Leslie Daniel, aka Chef Too Hype, gives his Jersey Shore recs

Amy S. Rosenberg

The Crosstown Expressway: A divisive Philadelphia highway that never was

A fight against the proposed Crosstown Expressway six decades ago echoes in today’s debates about easing Philadelphia traffic.

Thomas Fitzgerald and Kevin Riordan

In Wildwood, Shore homes are selling for $1 million. Test your knowledge of the new luxury Wildwood.

With some home prices in North Wildwood soaring past $2 million, luxury buyers who have taken over the Shore have squeezed to nearly the end of the tube and turned to … Wildwood.

Amy S. Rosenberg

A 59-unit hotel is planned for Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

Developer Roland Kassis, known for his key role in remaking Fishtown into a residential and restaurant hub, is behind the latest project.

Jake Blumgart

75 apartments planned for an old warehouse in an unexpected part of Kensington

The developer, Dwight City Group, but has been building in neglected neighborhoods in and around Philly.

Jake Blumgart

Toll Brothers plans luxe 55+ community in Bucks County, amid housing market uncertainty

The Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder bought the property for $7.2 million, with construction set to begin later this summer.

Erin McCarthy

The 76

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

The 76 restaurants that are defining Philly’s dining scene right now.

Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Esra Erol, Hira Qureshi, Jasen Lo, Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Michael Klein, and Sam Morris

May is officially one of the busiest months of the year for splashy restaurant openings

The French brasserie La Grange and two highly anticipated Mexican restaurants — La Jefa and Amá — are among the new restaurants due to open in May.

Michael Klein

May is officially one of the busiest months of the year for splashy restaurant openings

The French brasserie La Grange and two highly anticipated Mexican restaurants — La Jefa and Amá — are among the new restaurants due to open in May.

Michael Klein

Weekend Guides

What’s it like to play a $30 million viola?

Food Network winner Leslie Daniel, aka Chef Too Hype, gives his Jersey Shore recs

Lenny Kravitz is finally coming to Roots Picnic to ‘Let Love Rule’ in Fairmount Park

Hammonton is not just blueberries. It’s also a perfect stop on the way to the Shore.

Hammonton is not just blueberries. It’s also a perfect stop on the way to the Shore.

Best summer pop music concerts at the Shore: from Asbury Park to Cape May (plus a lot of concerts in Atlantic City)

Can I bring my dog to the beach? A guide to dog-friendly beaches, restaurants, and stays down the Shore.

7 favorite food destinations I can’t wait to revisit at the Jersey Shore

Where to play mini golf at the Jersey Shore this summer

Philly ward leader convicted of sexually assaulting a child is sentenced to about a month in jail

How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life

Lenny Kravitz is finally coming to Roots Picnic to ‘Let Love Rule’ in Fairmount Park

Thousands of meatpacking workers are getting access to a new pension fund — including employees in Souderton

Food Network winner Leslie Daniel, aka Chef Too Hype, gives his Jersey Shore recs

Dawn Staley again advocates for the WNBA in Philly, but not to be the head coach: ‘I want ownership’

Dawn Staley again advocates for the WNBA in Philly, but not to be the head coach: ‘I want ownership’

Dave Dombrowski’s moves and Rob Thomson’s strategies have the Phillies on top of the NL

Phillies survive Jordan Romano’s off night, outlast Athletics in 4-3 win

Can Kyle Schwarber hit 500 home runs? It’s not that far-fetched. Here’s how he can get there.

Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell received a warm welcome in his return to Timber Creek

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🍦 Try Philly’s buzziest new ice cream shop | Things to Do

🏖️ Summer 2025 predictions | Down the Shore

🍦 Try Philly’s buzziest new ice cream shop | Things to Do

🏖️ Summer 2025 predictions | Down the Shore

The Crosstown Expressway: A divisive Philadelphia highway that never was

In Wildwood, Shore homes are selling for $1 million. Test your knowledge of the new luxury Wildwood.

A 59-unit hotel is planned for Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

75 apartments planned for an old warehouse in an unexpected part of Kensington

Toll Brothers plans luxe 55+ community in Bucks County, amid housing market uncertainty

Your indispensable guide to the most vital places to dine in the Philly area

May is officially one of the busiest months of the year for splashy restaurant openings

May is officially one of the busiest months of the year for splashy restaurant openings

Wissahickon Brewing, one of Northwest Philly’s best breweries, arrives in Kensington

7 favorite food destinations I can’t wait to revisit at the Jersey Shore

Wonder is opening its first food hall in Cherry Hill next week. Here’s what you need to know.

Mouse droppings and no soap: Fishtown restaurant Banh Mi Spot reopens after viral failed health inspection

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

From trash pickup to grocery stores: What’s open and closed in Philly for Memorial Day

This waterfront boardwalk is Philly’s best summer hangout. It opens this week.

Where to play mini golf at the Jersey Shore this summer

How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life

Honey, sweetie, dearie: The perils of elderspeak

Timely medical reports remain a challenge for NFL’s concussion settlement program

NOAA sees another active hurricane season and says Trump cuts won’t hurt forecasting

How a scientist who studies ‘super agers’ exercises for a longer life

Honey, sweetie, dearie: The perils of elderspeak

Timely medical reports remain a challenge for NFL’s concussion settlement program

NOAA sees another active hurricane season and says Trump cuts won’t hurt forecasting

What our photographers saw Thursday, May 22

What our photographers saw Wednesday, May 21

Photos of the Union drowning the Riverhounds

What our photographers saw Tuesday, May 20

What our photographers saw Thursday, May 22

What our photographers saw Wednesday, May 21

Photos of the Union drowning the Riverhounds

What our photographers saw Tuesday, May 20