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The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.
Best Thing This Week: Our Raucous Caucus
There was good news and bad news for everybody on Election Day. But America won.
PHL Bafflingly Named a Top 10 Airport by Well-Known Travel Rewards Site
Not surprising, then, that the writers were kind of cagey about the last time they were actually there.
Gift-Wrapping Gritty Will Get You Hyped for the Holidays
He’s really, really terrible at making those presents look good, though.
Why South Philly Hosts One of the Largest Marine Corps Birthday Parties
Thousands are expected to celebrate on Saturday outside an Oregon Avenue bar.
You Can Now Own Frank Rizzo’s Nightstick, Rolodex — and House
A Frank Rizzo estate sale has been announced, featuring nearly 700 items. Here are our favorite pieces.
The Holiday Season Is Upon Us
Philly just got its holiday tree, and the ice-skating rink at Dilworth opens on Friday.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
LGBTQ&A: Kevin Glaccum
We chat with the local out theater director about Warplay, his queer twist on a classic Greek tale.
Married Rittenhouse Lawyers Plead Guilty in Big IRS Tax Case
The feds say that he hid cash in his kids’ bank accounts while his wife spent it on overseas trips, salon visits, and fancy clothes and jewelry.
Hey Philly, This App Tells You Which of Your Friends Don’t Vote
Of course, it also tells your friends if you don’t vote. (Gulp.)
Naturally, There Were More Bible Problems in Philadelphia on Election Day
And some broken voting machines. But all in all, things went pretty smoothly given the extremely high turnout.
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.
In Historic First, Two Openly Gay Legislators Are Elected to State House
Incumbent Brian Sims and newcomer Malcolm Kenyatta both easily won their state House races.
Election Day: All Signs Point to High Voter Turnout (So Far)
The city commissioner says turnout was heavy at polling places he visited this morning.
The Linc Is Charging You an Awful Lot for That Beer
More per ounce than any other NFL stadium, according to one price analysis.
What Happens When a Millennial Candidate Bucks Philly’s Democratic Machine?
After many years of working local races, Alex Deering was finally ready to run a campaign of his own. Now he is working in a warehouse, battling depression, and feeling betrayed by the Democratic party he once had faith in.
