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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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Philly Today: Feds Charge Local Chef With Voting Twice in Last Presidential Election

Plus, SEPTA returning to “normal.”

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Mare of Eastown Creator Brad Ingelsby Talks His New HBO Show, Task.

The Delco-shot series from the Main Line dad premieres this weekend.

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50 Years of Fresh Air: An Oral History

Fifty years later, Terry Gross, her colleagues, and her competitors look back on how one show became a cultural touchstone.

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“Well, Just Grab It!” The Carol Saline I Remember

A Philly Mag veteran looks back at the irrepressible mentor — and later best-selling author — who taught her never to take no for an answer.

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Philly Today: A.C. Boardwalk Beats Out All Other Jersey Shore Boardwalks in New Fodor’s Travel Guide

Plus, prominent CHOP expert ousted from FDA’s vaccine panel.

News

5 Things We’re Most Excited About for Philly’s 250th Celebration

Philadelphia’s plans for America’s big birthday put neighborhoods and culture at the heart of the celebration.


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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Philly Today: Philadelphia on Track for Fewest Homicides Since 1966

And yet, Governor Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump’s troops.

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Philly Today: Eagles-Cowboys Ticket Prices Are Dropping

But some are still astronomically high.

Longform

Inside the Mind of Nick Sirianni

Eleven months ago, we wanted him fired. Now a Super Bowl champion, he’s proven everyone wrong.

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Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Gets Late-Night Talk Show of His Own

Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?!

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For Gen Z, the Library Is Political

People say libraries are dying. Young librarians think they’re just evolving — and expanding their social conscience as they do.

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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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Philly Today: Drexel Plummets Miserably in New “Best Colleges In America” List

And the University of Pennsylvania falls out of the top ten.

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Philly Today: City Threatens to Shut Down Center City Nightclub Vinyl

Meanwhile, the IRS has filed a $352,000 lien against Rouge.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged

The Wyomissing native and the Kansas City Chiefs star shared the news on Instagram.

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Philly Today: Netflix House King of Prussia Gets an Opening Date

Plus, another fake emergency report at Villanova.

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