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

Longform

Climate Change Is Here. Philadelphia Isn’t Ready

Heavier rainfalls that lead to deadly flash floods. Droughts that spark wildfires. Soaring summertime temperatures. Think Philadelphia is safe from the worst the planet has to offer? Think again.

News

Veteran Philly Journalist A.D. Amorosi Pleads Guilty in Massive Medicare Fraud Scheme

The scheme centered around Broad Street Family Pharmacy in South Philadelphia.

News

Philly Today: Anti-Scientology Lawyer Suspended for Sexual Relationship With Client

Plus, suburban town un-cancels its Fourth of July parade after massive community uproar.

Opinion

Philadelphia’s Last, Best Chance to Lift Ourselves Out of Poverty

Over the next couple of weeks, Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council will decide if they’ll do something historic for the city’s most vulnerable citizens.

News

Philly Today: DOGE Cuts Put Margate Icon Lucy the Elephant On Endangered Species List

Plus, why traffic is likely about to get much, much worse.

Reviews

For Philadelphia Fans, Metallica Is Family

My seven-year-old had never been to a concert before. So this weekend I took him to Metallica. 


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

Philly Today: The Philadelphia Zoo Has a Drag Queen Problem

“There are Trump people that come to the zoo,” explains one zoo employee.

News

Is Cecily Tynan Secretly a Huge Metallica Fan?

She dropped some major hints in yesterday’s weather report.

News

Rittenhouse Residents Rage Over People Grilling in the Park

Which raises the question… where can you grill in Philadelphia?

News

Philly Today: You Can Now Order the New Pennsylvania License Plate

Plus, Joey Merlino drops f-bomb 22 times with Philly Mag.

Q&A

Joey Merlino Would Like to Get Some Things Off His Chest

In this sprawling interview, the supposedly former mafioso explains why he’ll never step foot in Angelo’s and how The Godfather got it all wrong. 

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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.


News

Philly Today: Larry Krasner Coasts to Victory Over Pat Dugan

Plus, the Inquirer‘s big AI problem.

Longform

What Happens to Friendships When Money Gets in the Way?

Money doesn’t just change what you can afford — it can change who you feel close to.

News

Philly Today: Delco Pooper Has Bad Day in Court

Plus, local woman tries to convince world she’s not dead.

Q&A

WHYY’s Cherri Gregg Talks Her Badass Husband, Wawa, and Regrets of R. Kelly

An interview with the co-host of the Best of Philly-winning Studio 2.

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