News

Philly Moments That Made Us Proud in 2025

A year when kids became heroes, sports took the spotlight, and our sandwich finally got its due


Guides

The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

Philadelphia magazine long reads
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Philly Mag’s Favorite Long Reads of 2025

Guides

How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Philadelphia

Latest Stories

Q&A

Abbott Elementary‘s Lisa Ann Walter Explains What She Loves Most About Philadelphia

And where she goes for roast pork sandwiches.

News

Live Aid Was Not Without Controversy – And For Good Reason

This story is part of our continuing coverage in honor of Live Aid Week in Philadelphia. Check back daily for more Live Aid fun. There’s […]

News

Live Aid Had a Hooters Problem

Not everyone was happy to see the local greats take the stage at JFK.

News

Philly Today: The City Strike Is Over But World Cafe Live’s Labor Problems Persist

Things are about to heat back up at the once-beloved Philly music venue.

News

We Need to Talk About How Bad the Live Aid Led Zeppelin Reunion Was

It was, indeed, a “disaster” as guest drummer Phil Collins put it.

News

Philly Today: The City’s Trash Problem Just Literally Made Me Puke

Plus, why are we putting a garbage drop-off site right next to a playground?


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

So Just How Hot Was It at Live Aid in Philadelphia?

“Boiling hot,” the lead singer of Judas Priest tells us.

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.

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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: 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.

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.

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