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Proponents claim gun buybacks keep dangerous weapons off the street. They’re really just a flashy, performative and ineffective response to our current gun violence crisis.
School Masks Are Now a “Satanic Ritual,” According to Parents Suing a Local School District
But a representative of the official Church of Satan tells Philly Mag that’s simply untrue.
19 Organizations You Can Volunteer at Around Philadelphia
Get involved in your community by sharing your passions, talents, and skills with one of these organizations.
Mark Squilla Staffer Charged in South Philly Voter Fraud Conspiracy
Prosecutors say Marie Beren, who is no longer with Squilla’s office, used her role as a de facto judge of elections in three South Philly voting divisions to cast fraudulent votes for candidates at all levels of government.
Disturbing New Details Emerge About Springside Chestnut Hill Teacher Charged with Child Porn
The feds have released new allegations against Andrew Wolf in court.
As I Turn 30, I Wish Philly the Same Confidence It Gave Me
This town struggles with the same imposter syndrome I once had to overcome. If it bet on itself, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection would be unstoppable.
Meanwhile, the Main Line Has Its Own Christopher Columbus Monument to Grapple With
“This doesn’t belong here,” says one resident. “This whole stupid holiday is based on mythology. He killed people. He wasn’t successful. So why do we have this here?”
After a long, unprecedented year, Philadelphia is still standing. We asked these powerful voices to reflect on how their favorite places in the city evolved and endured.
The First Lady’s no-nonsense, relatable strength — born in New Jersey and forged in Willow Grove — is key to who she is and why she endures.
I Just Had to Airbnb This Tent on a Roof in South Philly
A look inside one of the most unique Airbnbs in town.
Philly’s Housing Encampments of 2020 Led to a Nationally Celebrated Deal. Then It All Began to Unravel
It was supposed to be a historic agreement between the city and activists that would revolutionize the way Philly — and the country — dealt with homelessness. What happened?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Math Teacher Charged by Feds With Child Pornography
“We’re absolutely sickened,” an SCH parent says of the arrest of Andrew Wolf.
The Novel That’s All Over Your Instagram Is Set in Philly
Co-authors Jo Piazza and Christine Pride tell us why this city’s “ride or die” mentality was essential to We Are Not Like Them.
We Don’t Need a Jury to Tell Us That the Days of Johnny Doc Have Passed
Labor boss John J. Dougherty is finally in court after being charged in a federal bribery and corruption case along with Councilmember Bobby Henon. Guilty or not, no one man should have all that power.
The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.
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.
South Philly Man Charged in Capitol Riots
He was identified, in part, due to a unique sweatshirt emblazoned with “Grays Ferry,” “Devil’s Pocket” and “Schuylkill.”
Four — Yes, Four — Phones Went Off During Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night with Yo-Yo Ma
“It’s disturbing,” one longtime member of the orchestra told Philly Mag. “But it’s also the world we live in.”
Notorious Cop Joe Bologna Slammed in New Lawsuit Filed By Woman He Tackled During Protests
Another blow struck against 2020’s poster child for police brutality in Philly.
Todd Carmichael Is Stepping Down as La Colombe’s CEO to Reinvent the Way You Drink Water
What happens when the man who founded La Colombe and forever changed how Philadelphians drink coffee decides he needs a change? He sets out to transform our taste buds all over again, one bubble at a time.
