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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


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

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Will More Philly Restaurants Speak Out Against Donald Trump?

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

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Facing Charges, State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell Says She Will Resign

“I intend to accept responsibility for any wrongdoings that I have done before I took office,” says the longtime community advocate, who served for less than a year. 

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Chesco DA Announces More Charges in Mariner East Investigation

This time, the charges involve an employee of Energy Transfer, the company that owns the cross-state pipeline project.

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The Free Library’s New “Experience Pass” Gets You Into Some Incredible Places for Free

The best item on the list? Tickets to the Mayor’s Box at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Report: University City District Expects $2.1 Billion Worth of Construction to Start in 2020

There are strong signs of growth in West Philly, but to truly thrive in the future, the UCD will have to manage a problem facing cities nationwide: the rising cost of housing.

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Here Are All the Philly Write-In Votes From the November Election

We had fun sifting through thousands of write-in votes (the most ever in Philly history!) to see who you voted for. But Ivanka for judge — really?

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Fishtown: An Oral History (So Far)

Twenty-six people who made Fishtown what it is talk about how it got there — and what comes next.


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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Hey, How About We Just Let Christmas Cards Die?

It’s getting harder and harder to find comfort and joy these days.

Best Thing This Week: Going Home

Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie … and those people you can’t live with, can’t live without.

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How the City Could Influence the Future of the PES Refinery Site

We caught up with the founding director of Penn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy to discuss how city officials could have a say in what’s next for the contentious Southwest Philly site.

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Hundreds of SEPTA Buses Have Free WiFi … When You Can Get It to Work

SEPTA says it hasn’t had any complaints, but our tests yielded lackluster results.

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Turkey Day Q&A: Philly Thanksgiving Day Parade Co-Host Rick Williams

Yes, he winds up snoring during the football game after two helpings just like the rest of us.

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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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The Trailer for Jason Segel’s Philly-Shot Show Is Here

There’s Jason Segel in Rittenhouse Square, Andre 3000 at the Continental and Sally Field at the Free Library. What other Philly locales can you help us identify?

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Forget Black Friday: Main Line Woman’s Start-Up Wants to Change the Way You Buy Gifts

Amanda Olsen says she was inspired to start Givzie by her two sons and all the “cheap plastic crap” they received (and gave) at birthday parties and on Christmas.

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Larry Krasner vs. Everybody: Inside the Philly DA’s Crusade to Revolutionize Criminal Justice

What, you thought blowing up the system was going to come without a fight?

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Q&A

DJ Robert Drake on Living in Mummerville and the One Holiday Song He’ll Never Play

The WXPN mainstay and hobby meteorologist prepares for his annual 24-hour holiday marathon and offers his winter predictions.

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