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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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Fans party till midnight, waiting for the final Harry Potter book to enchant them one last time

The Witching Hour

The Good Life: What iPhone?

What iPhone?

Local brides tell us what made their day so special

Real Weddings: Lauren & Andrew

Whether your dress dreams are down-to-the-stitch specific or out of focus, here’s how to begin the search

Dress Quest

“Terrific! Terrific! Terrific!”

On December 13th, Alan Halpern, editor of Philly Mag from 1951 through 1980, passed away. He made this magazine America’s most honored regional publication and, […]

A European tour is sure to change my daughter forever. Right?

Loco Parentis: An Innocent Abroad


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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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.