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

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who is rather unpopular right now due to the Philadelphia strike and the resulting piles of trash (photo via Getty)
News

Philly Today: No, You Can’t Fire Mayor Parker Amid the Stenchful Strike

You can thank Frank Rizzo.

News

It’s Officially Live Aid Week In Philadelphia

A weeklong celebration and exploration of the greatest show on Earth.

News

How On Earth Did Live Aid Even Wind Up in Philadelphia?

And how the Eagles could have prevented it from happening.

Longform

How Philly Took Over Your TV

From Long Bright River to Deli Boys to Dope Thief, Philadelphia now finds itself squarely at the center of the prestige TV world.

News

Philly Today: The Trashing Continues

All of those Fourth of July meat wrappers could get very, very gross.

News

Philly Today: Penn Caves to Trump Administration on Transgender Athletes

Plus, beware stinging Asian needle ants.


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

Let This Philly Realtor Show You How Not to Behave at the Airport

He tried to evade security and somehow thought a $50 bill would solve the problem.

Opinion

Make America Kind Again

Quiet acts of kindness suggest a growing civility, one small moment at a time.

News

Woman Alleges On-Campus Sexual Assault at Villanova University

She just sued the school.

Guides

Philly’s Great and Not-So-Great Fourth of July Concerts

From Elton John to the Nicki Minaj travesty to those “Who Let the Dogs Out?” guys.

News

Philly Today: The PPA Gives Us Another Reason to Despise Them

Plus, what to do with your trash during the big strike.

Read More About

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: Pennsylvania Kids May Soon Be Forced to Learn Cursive

Plus, is Three Mile Island reopening early a good thing?

Longform

In Kensington, Hope Is Hard-Won — But It’s Growing

Something new is on the horizon.

News

John Bolaris Banned From Dear Daphni

The ban comes after an alleged incident on Wednesday night.

News

Philly Today: Catholic School Teacher Charged In Child Pornography Case

Plus, who would steal a kitten?!

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