Longform

Trump’s Cuts Are Hitting Philly Hard. Can the City Hold On?

Why we are uniquely vulnerable to the president’s economic rampage … and how Philadelphia can (maybe) fortify itself for the future.


Guides

The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

Q&A

Philly’s Top Cop Talks Plummeting Homicides, Horrible Drivers, and ICE Raids

News

Josh Shapiro Puts Kamala Harris on Blast Over “Blatant Lies”

Latest Stories

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3 Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Montco

The shooter allegedly killed his girlfriend and her adult son.

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An Incomplete List of Things Dubbed “The New Philadelphia Story”

Writers and editors can’t resist using this phrase.

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Philly Adult Film Star Accuses Ex of Rape on Twitter

Stoya’s tweets that James Deen raped her are causing a firestorm.

Young, Black and Dead in America

Insider: What do I tell my sons this time?

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Philly Orchard Project Gets Anonymous $100K Grant

A latter-day Johnny Appleseed delivers a huge chunk of, ahem, seed money.

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Trump Goes After Christie on Twitter: “New Jerseyans Not Happy”

This could be a battle worthy of WrestleMania.


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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Montco Teen Wins ‘SportsKid of the Year’ Award

He hopes to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.

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5 Times Kobe Bryant Torched the Sixers

(And Still Lost)

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Police Seeking Man, Woman Posing as Cops in South Philly

One person robbed, another fled when stopped by police imposters overnight.

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Don’t Let Laquan McDonald Happen Here

Mathis: Harrisburg wants to erode public scrutiny of police. It’s the wrong call.

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Sixers Mailbag: Hinkie?

Should you have faith in Sam Hinkie? We discuss that, and more, in our weekly Sixers mailbag.

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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.


One of Us: Merrill Reese

The voice of the Eagles talks about his secret talent, Tiger Woods and, of course, football.

21 Ways to Observe World AIDS Day in Philadelphia

Events where guests can view the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the AIDS Timeline, and, in some cases, both.

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Kobe Bryant Will Retire From NBA

Morning headlines: Lower Merion grad, a surefire Hall-of-Famer, plays last Philly game on Tuesday.

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Sixers vs Houston: Okafor Slows Down Offense

Video review: Jahlil Okafor’s presence in the paint hurt the Sixers offense down the stretch vs Houston.

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