Longform

It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Longform

Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

Latest Stories

My Crowdsourced Life

It was, you have to admit, a pretty smart publicity grab. Back in January, Mark Zuckerberg snapped a picture, posted it online, and posed a […]

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Mark Nadler

The cabaret queen is performing this month at the Prince.

Without a Trace

To most anyone watching, they were just another couple, out on a Saturday night at Abilene’s on South Street, drinking a few beers and watching […]

News

PA: Not Full of Wine Drinkers?

The state ranks 37th among states and D.C. in wine consumed.

News

The 8 Best and Worst Philly Kickstarters

Plus: The local Kickstarter Hall of Fame.

The Last Days of Bill Conlin

A year and a half ago, I flew down to Largo, Florida, and knocked on Bill Conlin’s door. It was early evening, and I couldn’t […]


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

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Trial for Alleged Swiss Cheese Perv Continued

The defendant has changed lawyers.

News

Blind Ex-Philly Mob Boss’ Suit Thrown Out

Judge tosses lawsuit against government.

Steel Magnolia

John Callahan, a 44-year-old natural salesman turned preternatural politician, looks down at the small plate of tuna crudo on the table. Fork poised, he considers […]

One of Us: Burger Guru Tommy Up

My name is … Tommy Up. My real last name is Updegrove, but it’s really difficult for people to spell for some reason. So to […]

News

ZooBalloon Flies Again!

The replacement is soaring high above the Schuylkill today.

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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

Science Finds a “Stupid” Gene

Hingston: New research offers a way of getting rid of Philly.com commenters once and for all.

News

Comcast Upgrades X1, Lets Users Download DVR’d Shows to Tablets

Now you can watch TV everywhere you go.

News

GIF Recap: Phils’ Amazing Opening-Day Win

McQuade: 12 important scenes from a wild day in Texas.

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PA Governors Spend Millions on Private Law Firms

Tom Corbett has done so, but he’s not the first.

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