Longform

Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown

The exclusive story behind the brutal ouster of Sasha Suda and the new civil war at Philadelphia’s premier cultural institution


Guides

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

News

Will More Philly Restaurants Speak Out Against Donald Trump?

News

Woman Says She Was Unwelcome at Main Line College Because She’s Muslim

Latest Stories

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Opinion

Can Somebody Just Open a Frank Rizzo Museum Already and Stick the Statue There?

In light of yet another vandalization of the controversial statue, the owner of Pat’s Steaks has upped his pledge toward the creation of a Frank Rizzo museum where it could be housed.

News

Some Philly-Area Police Departments Have Used DNA to Create CGI Sketches of Suspects

DNA phenotyping is part of a new wave of investigative tools for law enforcement. Critics dismiss it as “science fiction.”

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News

How Philly Stacks Up to Other Cities — in Practically Everything

From bedbugs to traffic jams, here’s how our city compares to the rest of America.

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News

Philadelphia Is the Best City for Sports Fans

Our teams’ merely occasional greatness ensures we never get smug and complacent.

News

Philadelphia Is the Best City for Walking

It’s all about what you can see while you’re walking.

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News

Philadelphia is the Worst City for Politics

Once upon a time, we were the best city for politics — and there’s nothing sadder than a has-been.


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.


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News

This New Tour Lets You Experience the Free Library’s Rare Book Collection

The Central Branch has launched “Hands-On History,” giving better access to one of Philly’s best hidden gems.

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News

How Yardley Went From Quaint, Sleepy Suburb to Happening River Town

New businesses have given Yardley a shot of adrenaline.

Best Thing: There Was No Eagles Game This Weekend

Sometimes nothing is better than something.

News

Meet the 18-Year-Old Youth Organizer Fighting for a Greener Philly

A staff organizer for Sunrise Movement, Abigail Leedy looks to inspire her generation to fight climate change.

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News

Jason Segel’s Philly Series Gets a Release Date, and We Finally Know What It’s About

You can tune in March 1st to catch the show, which appears to be closely based on a scavenger hunt game that took place in San Francisco a decade ago.

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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

All the Drama Over the 10-Year Tax Abatement Bill, Explained

Here’s what happened this week — and what’s coming next for the controversial policy.

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In “Assault on Privacy,” Philly Police Routinely Reveal Mental Health Status of Missing City Residents

Police say it’s vital information for the public to know. Medical ethics experts say otherwise.

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News

David L. Cohen Confirms He’s Cutting the Comcast Cord

Well, sort of. The longtime exec will soon begin the process of stepping away from the company, but he’ll remain an adviser to CEO Brian Roberts.

News

Tickets for the Eagles-Giants Game in Philly on Monday Are Downright Cheap

Sure, the team hasn’t been looking great, but we’re still in the running for the playoffs. Technically.

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