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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.


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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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

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Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian, Gets Arrested in South Philly

Somewhere in Philadelphia, Stu Bykofsky is saying, “I told you so.” Around 9 p.m. last night, a drunken bicyclist smashed into a female pedestrian at […]

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Good and Bad in Matt Damon�s Elysium

It is 2154. Due to overpopulation and pollution, the world’s wealthiest and most powerful have abandoned Earth for a utopian society aboard the space station […]

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Normally, I Eat at Joe’s

There are few labels that signify normalcy more than the name “Joe.” Joe College. Joe Cool. A good Joe. There’s something cheerful, upbeat and even […]

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The Day I Went to See Mr. Fumo

Three years after graduating from college with a marginally salable degree in sociology and the illusion that any day my band was going to break […]

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5 Terrible Philly Sports Contracts

With Chase Utley close to signing an extension for the Phillies, a contract for two years and — wait for it — $27 million, many […]

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Two Philly LGBT-Serving Orgs Score Big Grants to Fund Public Health Initiatives

Read more about the unique projects.


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.


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Camden Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett Winning Rave Reviews, Rises to No. 2 on iTunes Album Chart

Judging by the reviews popping up in recent days, Camden’s Tye Tribbett is becoming the best and most famous area musician you haven’t heard of […]

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5 Worst Things to Wash Up on the Jersey Shore, Human Foot Edition

Summertime down The Shore, and the living is easy. Or so one fisherman probably thought until Tuesday afternoon, when he sighted a dirty sneaker 10 […]

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Hite: $50 Million Needed Now to Open Philly Schools on Time

Philly Schools Superintendent William Hite is holding a press conference at this hour, saying he’ll have to seek “alternatives” to opening school on time this […]

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Philly-bred Comedian Kevin Hart Gets Probation for DUI

CBS News reports Philly comedian Kevin Hart has pled “no contest” to a DUI charge in Los Angeles. On April 14 Hart was allegedly seen […]

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[Update] Nutter: “I Am Interested” In Philly Hosting the 2016 Democratic Convention

[Update 1:38 pm] Mayor Nutter’s spokesman, Mark McDonald, contacted PhillyMag to set the record straight: Mayor Nutter is interested in bringing the 2016 Democratic National […]

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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.


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Sports Betting Is Just the Thing to Stop Atlantic City’s Downward Spiral

The Press of Atlantic City reports: Even if New Jersey loses its latest bid to tap into the multibillion-dollar sports betting industry, federal legislation could […]

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Will Philly Schools Open on Time?

We may get an answer today: Will #Philly Schools Open on time? Press Conference at 2pm on #PhillyEducation @fox29philly — Kyle Carmean (@kcarmean) August 8, […]

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Computer Doesn’t Like Eagles QB Situation, Either

CBS Philly reports that a computer program called “The Predictalator” has decided the Eagles have a slightly better chance than, say, you, of winning the […]

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Empty Nesters Are Rejoining Their Adult Children. But Will The Kids Stay?

In 2006, Elizabeth McDonald moved to Bella Vista from River Forest, Ill. Last month, her parents followed her. Elizabeth grew up in River Forest, a […]

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