Guides

Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute of Music Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous.


Longform

Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times

Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

Latest Stories

News

Philly Today: Artist Sells Anti-PPA Gritty Paintings to Pay All Her Parking Tickets

Plus, while Philly struggles to deal with rowdy teens at night, Ocean City simply shuts down its beaches.

karen hepp, who sued facebook over the use of a photo of her
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Philly Today: Karen Hepp’s Landmark Lawsuit Against Facebook Is Now Over

Plus, good luck finding a newspaper for sale inside 30th Street Station.

philadelphia school district superintendent tony watlington at an event with pennsylvania governor josh shapiro
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Philly Today: School Superintendent Gets His $4.5 Billion Budget

He wants to use Chick-fil-A as a model for customer service in the district.

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Philly Today: New Jersey Shows Just How Uncool It Is via Taylor Swift Concert Announcement

Officials are worried that her Garden State shows this weekend are going to turn into a Philly-style party.

an aerial view of Phoenix, Arizona, which continues to get bigger than Philadelphia in terms of population
News

Philly Today: Phoenix Continues to Get Bigger Than Us

And San Antonio is waiting in the wings to take our place as America’s sixth-largest city.

Opinion

The Narrative About Philly’s Progressive Setback Is Wrong. Isaiah Thomas Is Proof.

Black progressives have been winning big in Philadelphia. It’s time for them to lead the movement.


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.


News

Sloth Bear Cubs Make Their Debut at the Philadelphia Zoo — and They Need Names

And now for your daily dose of cuteness: four-month-old sloth cubs’ first day out.

nurse practitioner theresa smigo seen at philly pregnancy center in a viral tiktok video recorded by the woman now suing her
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Philly Today: Pregnant Black Woman In Terrible TikTok Video Sues Nurse Who Mistreated Her

Plus, sharks, Cherelle and a whole week in the 80s.

this baked manicotti from adrian is just one of the Stephen Starr dishes you will find on the new Amtrak Acela first class menu
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Philly Today: Stephen Starr Food Comes to… Amtrak?!

Plus, the most-visited tourist attractions in Philadelphia may surprise you.

Longform

How Angela Val Plans to Bring Back Our Tourists

She took over at perhaps the worst time to be in charge of Visit Philly. But it’s the moment she’s ready for.

News

Philly Today: Better Bike Lanes are Coming

Plus, Philly’s school superintendent sounds serious about year-round schooling

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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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News

Philly Today: Do Kids Belong at Bars and Beer Gardens?

One local brewery’s stern statement about kids has reignited this argument. Plus, happy birthday, Tina Fey!

Opinion

The Four Major Takeaways From Philadelphia’s Mayoral Primary

Black candidates won big, establishment endorsements carried major weight, and tough losses for several progressives were among the highlights of a consequential election.

philadelphia mayoral candidate cherelle parker, who thinks philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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Philly Today: Ten Ways the Philadelphia Primary Made History

Yes, Cherelle Parker. But not just Cherelle Parker.

you'll encounter a digital voting booth like the one behind this curtain during the philadelphia primary election
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Philly Today: Everything You Need to Know About Primary Day

Plus, Philly Republicans snub their only mayoral candidate.

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