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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

Longform

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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Wawa Just Became the Official Hoagie of … the Baltimore Ravens?

We don’t Harbor any ill will, Wawa.

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Ocean City Mayor: Stop Waving Your Damn Pizza at Seagulls

After an uptick in direct attacks on people holding food this year, the Shore town wants vendors to consider closed takeout containers and other deterrents.

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The Pop-Up Beach on Broad Will Return for Philly Free Streets

Everyone’s favorite giant sandbox is coming back on August 3rd.

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We’re Officially Declaring This the Summer of Jason Segel in Philly

You haven’t truly experienced Summer 2019 in Philly until you’ve spotted Jason Segel around town.

Longform

Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s August Issue

Our big Best of Philly package is bigger — a full issue takeover! — and better than ever.

Best Thing: The Great Berks County Bird Caper

We plead with serial parrot pilferer: ENOUGH birds in hand, already!


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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City Says Not to Be Concerned About the Weather-Related “Odor” at PES Refinery

Officials sent out an alert this week regarding fumes near the refinery, where shutdown procedures are underway after a series of massive explosions last month.

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Philly’s Heat Warning System Saved 45 Lives Last Year

In a recent Brown University survey of 20 U.S. cities, researchers found that Philadelphia was the only one whose heat alerts actually made a difference in preventing deaths.

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The Oval Is Officially Open

Here’s everything worth checking out along the Parkway through August 18th.

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13 Philly Cops to Be Fired After Social Media Probe

Four others will be suspended — and 69 total will receive some form of discipline.

Opinion

Outdoor Smoking Bans Are Spreading — and Useless

Total bans on lighting up alfresco are popping up everywhere from the Jersey Shore to Temple University — but what’s the point if they’re never enforced?

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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

Inquirer Management Fears Philly Could Have No Daily Paper in 5 Years

An internal memo from the newspaper’s leadership gives the company just five years to change “our business, our products, our operations and our culture.”

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What to Know About SEPTA’s Big Regional Rail Construction Project

SEPTA will run shuttle buses along its Airport Line through August. Here’s info on what to expect.

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Philadelphia Declares 2019’s First Heat Emergency

The National Weather Service has also issued an “excessive heat warning” through the weekend, when temperatures could feel as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Inga Saffron and Stu Bykofsky Absolutely Savaged Each Other at Stu’s Farewell Party

Don’t worry. There’s video.

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