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This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Daylin Leach Threatens Lawsuit After Losing Delco Dems’ Endorsement
The embattled state Senator compares the county’s process — which endorsed opponent Amanda Cappelletti — to the Iowa caucus debacle, calling it “unlawful” and “blatantly improper.”
Malcolm Harris on Abatements, Developer Extortion, and Philadelphia’s Role in the Revolution
The outspoken Marxist and author of new book Shit Is Fucked Up and Bullshit explains why he remains an optimist in spite of it all.
Want to Reduce Philly Corruption? End Councilmanic Prerogative.
The real takeaway of the Kenyatta Johnson indictment.
Can Mike Nutter Help Mike Bloomberg Get Elected President?
Tagging along as Mixmaster Mike stumps for a billionaire technocrat.
Why I, Like So Many in My Generation, Can’t Make Up My Mind About Having Kids
One millennial’s journey to the heart of parental angst.
6 Very Philly Groundhog Day Predictions
Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only prognosticating rodent ’round here.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.
Best Thing: Puppy Bowl’s Philly Connections
Get ready to cheer for Kingery, Linus and Coach!
Philly’s New Archbishop Might Not Be as Progressive as You Think
Nelson Pérez starts his new gig in two weeks, and a big question about the direction of the local church hangs in the balance.
Women Writers Are Driving Philadelphia’s Literary Renaissance
How a cluster of talented authors and one low-key but incredibly influential writing group called the Claw are making Philly a lit hotbed.
I Went to Wildwood for the Donald Trump Rally and Lived to Tell the Tale
It was like the Mummers Parade, a rock concert, and a taste of good-ol’-boy Alabama fun all rolled into one.
The Man Who Made the Rizzo Statue Has His Own Surprising Ideas About What to Do With It
Sculptor Zenos Frudakis, who says his own politics are “left of Bernie Sanders,” believes removing the statue is a mistake and thinks he has the ultimate solution. Others aren’t so sure.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
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.
It’s Totally Human to Mourn Complicated Figures Like Kobe Bryant
He was an all-time NBA great. He was also a man who abused his power long before the #MeToo era. You don’t have to choose between these realities to grieve his untimely death.
Philly Media Giant Entercom Is Doubling Down on the Future of Radio
Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? America’s second largest radio company is betting a whole lot of money that the answer is yes.
