Longform

To Stave Off Gentrification, Kensington Becomes Its Own Landlord

How one special sliver of the city is redefining what smart neighborhood development can look like in Philadelphia … and far beyond.


News

New Documentary Boys to Fame Tells the Most Tender Eagles Story You’ve Probably Never Heard

Q&A

The Man at the Forefront of the Battle Over Philly’s Slavery Memorial Tells All

Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

Latest Stories

Q&A

Anthony Gargano Is Done With Radio But Far From Done With Philly

An interview with the South Philly son.

Liz Magill, President of University of Pennsylvania, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee.
News

Penn Trustees Hold Emergency Meeting After Liz Magill Testimony

Plus: Shapiro and the White House weigh in on Penn, big guest stars on the Eagles Christmas album bonus track, and Embiid saves the day.

Behold: Danny & Coop's Cheesesteaks. The Danny being Danny DiGiampietro from Angelo's in South Philly. The Coop beeing Bradley Cooper.
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Philly Today: Bradley Cooper and Danny From Angelo’s Are Making Cheesesteaks Together

We are witnessing the birth of Danny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks.

Philadelphia Jewish school Makom Community, which was targeted by vandals
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Philly Today: Vandals Hit Philadelphia Jewish Center for Kids

Plus, the Macy’s stabbings make national news.

News

Sylvester Stallone Visits Philly for Inaugural “Rocky Day”

Despite the miserable weather, fans gathered, dressed up in their Rocky-emblazoned finest, gray sweatsuits and “Italian Stallion” regalia to meet Sly on his big day.

Renowned Philly chef Michael Solomonov, whose restaurant Goldie has been accused of "genocide" by protesters
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Philly Today: Gov. Shapiro Blasts Protesters Targeting Michael Solomonov Restaurant

Plus, what’s behind a massive decrease in Philadelphia school arrests.


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.


Some details of the new SEPTA renaming project, including the Broad Street Line, trolleys and Market-Frankford Line
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Philly Today: SEPTA Is Renaming the Market-Frankford Line, Subway, and Trolleys

The Market-Frankford Line shall now be known as the L. No, not the El. The L.

A collection of skulls at the Mutter Museum, site of a controversy over human remains
News

Philly Today: Another Morbid Mess at the Embattled Mütter Museum

Plus, Sly comes to town this Sunday, but will he join Bradley at the Eagles game?

Philadelphia Eagles fan and Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper, who is starring in Maestro with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie at an Eagles game
News

Philly Today: Bradley Cooper Says He’d Trade Maestro Oscars for Eagles Super Bowl Win

And more tidbits from yesterday’s Howard Stern interview. Plus, Delco fraudster steals $1 million from elderly.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JULY 14: Daryl Hall & John Oates perform at the North Sea Jazz Festival at Rotterdam Ahoy on July 14, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dimitri Hakke/Redferns)
News

A Ha! Now We Know Why Hall Is Suing Oates

Plus: The Eagles set a ratings record, the Union got robbed, and Questlove saved the day.

The gang behind A Philly Special Christmas returns with A Philly Special Christmas Special
News

Philly Today: The Eagles Christmas Album Is Now an Animated Special

Plus: Suburban school board drama, Philly is “house-rich,” a tough Sixers loss and — checks notes — a feral hog advisory.

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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.


Opinion

These Are the Worst Thanksgiving Guests You’ll Encounter This Year

From those who bring bad wine to people who snore loudly on your couch.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
News

Cherelle Parker to Name Kevin Bethel Police Commissioner

Plus: Our charter schools stink, we’re stuck in traffic all the time, and we might have to go to Sheetz this week. But, hey, the Eagles won.

News

Philly Today: Hall Is Suing Oates, and We Can’t Go For That

Plus: Kelce vs. Kelce, Hard Times vs. Philly, and Aaron Nola vs. everybody else forever

Longform

My Ride-Along With the Police Commissioner

We spent an evening in a squad car with interim commish John Stanford Jr., the man who thinks he’s got the best plan to secure our streets.

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