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

News

Scenes From Saturday’s “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia

Tens of thousands of protestors — and references to Gritty, Rocky, and Steven Singer — gathered on the Parkway, joining a day of nationwide anti-Trump rallies.

News

Inside the Utter Mayhem at World Cafe Live

It’s fair to say that the Philadelphia music venue is having some major issues, with a second staff walkout on Thursday night and threats of prosecution.

News

Philly Today: Don’t Let Your Instagram Post Get You Convicted of Armed Carjacking

Criminal 101. Plus, Trump reportedly plans to target Philadelphia with major ICE operations.

News

Philly Today: Inquirer Reporter Captures Cop’s Knee on Protester’s Neck

Plus, how many cops does it take to get one protester on the ground? A lot.

News

Philly Today: Main Line Artist Makes a Rather Unique Plea for Arts Funding

Plus, who the hell has Heart’s mandolin? Yes, as in the rock band.

News

“Philly Could Look Like L.A. in Two Weeks”

So says one prominent Philadelphia activist who is preparing for battle.


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.


Longform

How Philly Became the Capital of American Squash

With new facilities, more funding, and obsessive diehards, Philadelphia has become the epicenter of the American squash world.

News

This Philly Trans Woman Launched a GoFundMe to Help Her Escape to Canada

“I wish it weren’t so easy to imagine people like me being deported before long,” says Emme Kennedy.

News

Burning SEPTA Buses Have Us Thinking About the Future

About 25 buses are burning at the Midvale depot in Nicetown.

News

Are We Heading for a Garbage Strike?

Philly’s largest labor union is posting photos of garbage piled up during the 1986 strike as a not-so-subtle warning.

News

Ex-Penn Prez Talks Regrets With Politico

“I just didn’t seem like a person.”

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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

Don’t Give Theresa Caputo Your Money

The “Long Island Medium” brings her live show to the area this month. Here’s why you shouldn’t go.

News

Saquon Barkley Makes Madden Cover, Also Speaks at Christian Wealth Conference

The Eagles star popped in for a quick Q&A at a wealth seminar that promises “kingdom impact.”

News

First Day of Roots Picnic Was an “Absolute Disaster,” Fans Say

Epically long waits and a total breakdown in communication and organization have people furious.

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.

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