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For fans of the Sixers, Flyers, Phillies and Union, there’s good news: The sports stadiums are open again. But they’ll look a bit different from before.
Beethoven in Beijing Directors on the Legacy of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s 1973 Tour of China
The award-winning documentary, now on PBS, tells the story of how a visit from the orchestra reignited a love for a Western classical music—and Philadelphia musicians—in China.
Touch-Free Toilets and No More Cash: What to Expect as Fans Return to Philly Sports
For fans of the Sixers, Flyers, Phillies and Union, there’s good news: The sports stadiums are open again. But they’ll look a bit different from before.
Good Morning America Told Ala Stanford the City Named a Street After Her. It Didn’t.
The nationally televised gesture was essentially a publicity stunt. But recognizing the founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium is still a great idea. Here’s what needs to happen to make it a reality.
Germantown Academy Fires Popular Spanish Teacher Amid Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Reed Skoug was fired by the prestigious private school on Monday morning.
The 10 Essential Sound of Philadelphia Songs Everyone Should Know
If you just landed here from outer space or weren’t, you know, born yet when Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff were all the rage, here are the songs you need to listen to first.
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, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
An unfiltered, unvarnished look at what “till death do us part” means now.
How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park
The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.
Did Adidas Just Rip Off a Nike Sneaker Sculpture Made By Two Philly Artists?
The Dufala Brothers created a ridiculously elongated sneaker that caught the attention of Snoop Dogg and the sneaker world at large. Now, Adidas has released a sneaker that looks remarkably similar.
Philly Politicians Are Condemning Derek Chauvin. Why Are They Silent on Local Police Brutality?
As our leaders weigh in on the Minneapolis court case, too little has been said about new charges of police abuse here last summer.
Man Claims the Philadelphia Parking Authority Fired Him for Being Gay
There’s so much to hate about the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA). The tickets they put on your car after your meter just expired. The awful […]
City Councilmember Mark Squilla is among the plaintiffs suing Mayor Jim Kenney for changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The company is offering a lesson in adaptability and community partnerships during the pandemic.
Sonny DiCrecchio Agrees to Plead Guilty to Massive Embezzlement Scheme at Philly Produce Market
Feds say he used the $7.8 million in ill-gotten gains to fund a $20,000-per-month Stone Harbor beach house and trips to Disney World and the Super Bowl.
Times are tough, but our kids are tougher.
Local nonprofit Mighty Writers asked these kids to put down on paper their thoughts about the pandemic. Here’s what they had to say.
Mare of Easttown Screenwriter and Chester County Native Brad Ingelsby on Writing for Kate Winslet
The creative mind behind HBO’s new detective show — premiering on April 18th — describes his journey to Hollywood and back again, plus how he got his leading lady hooked on Wawa.
