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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.


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The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

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From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Travel editor Christy Speer wants to stop and smell the flowers.

Hello, Goods readers! Today, as I write, the sun is out, the chill is gone — for now, at least — and the anticipation of […]

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Memo to the National Media: You Want McNabb? Take Him!

Hello, Philadelphia-area campers! I invite you to step out of the provincial boundaries of the Delaware Valley and experience a sports world where everyone else […]

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Who’s Really to Blame for the Trash Tax?

Mayor Nutter has resorted to picking through the city’s trash to find a way to balance next year’s budget with its $150 million shortfall. Last […]

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Dykstra: Bankruptcy Shmankruptcy!

Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra, who filed for Chapter 11 protection last July, now wants a bankruptcy judge to dismiss his case, claiming he doesn’t […]

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From the Weekender: 29 Best Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Victor’s picks for this weekend’s coolest stuff.

Run, Ricky, Run?

Santorum for President! The Rickster starts trolling for votes in Iowa even as some people claim he’s nothing but a pinko Commie liberal. Seriously. [Daily […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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How to Save Local TV News

Local TV news is a frog in a boiling pot. You may have heard the metaphor before. If you put a frog into a pot […]

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Recess, R.I.P.

My daughter came home from elementary school today, and once again she’d spent recess indoors. The reason du jour? I warn you, it may take […]

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I Feel Bad About My Latte

Short or tall? Grande or venti? Skinny or 2 percent? Hot or iced? Whip or no whip? Room for cream? As if a trip to […]

What to Do Tonight

Oh, the drama! The Wilma opens the world premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s Language Rooms, with tickets at — sheesh! — $65, while Liz Taylor […]

Here’s a sneak peek into how the magic happens.

Everyone loves a pretty, finished photo spread — including us! — but sometimes, seeing what goes into it is just as interesting as the final […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

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 from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Welcome to the Philly Post

So … what do you want to talk about today? I’m not big on vision statements, but to the extent this new enterprise has one, […]

Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop.

Arcadia Boutique: Annual Denim Brunch Besides checking out all the fab new spring styles rolling in at this eco-chic Northern Liberties boutique, if you stop […]

Racing guru Ross Martinson on everything from why Broad Street is the best race for beginners to what to do if you miss a day of training.

As a running coach and co-owner of Philadelphia Runner, Ross Martinson has run his share of races.  He finished 23rd in the Boston Marathon and […]

See why health and fitness editor (and running-phobe) Jenna Bergen decided to join the ranks of Philly’s most iconic race.

READ JENNA’S DAILY RUNNING DIARY HERE  As much as I enjoy pushing myself in Spin class, hiking to the top of a mountain, or feeling […]

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