Longform

It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Longform

Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

Latest Stories

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Best Thing This Week: The Soda Tax!

Hingston: Faygo, City Council, Faygo!

My Dad, Vacation King

For three glorious weeks a year, my father went insane.

My Dad and the Father Who Wasn’t

Life in the shadow of a deadbeat grandfather.

My Dad and the Talk

A man of few words, my father finally found some.

Meet Philadelphia’s Most Infamous Snitch

When Benny Martinez talks, he ruins lives — including his own.

Longform

A Moment for Philly Dads

Why dads? The easy answer: because it’s June, and in June, we celebrate fatherhood.


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.


On Philly Fatherhood: My Dad Sold Fords

How many ways can a father’s passions affect his daughter? Let me count them.

What My Dad Taught Me

Integrity, respect and the perfect martini: Famous Philadelphians on life’s biggest lessons.

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News

The Decline of Lunch Counters and Diners

Lunch at a diner counter used to be a Center City tradition. Now, there are only a few left.

News

Wanda Sykes Smacked Down Donald Trump Fans Who Were at Her Borgata Show

It happened last weekend.

News

Orlando, Charleston Were Hateful Attacks on Safe Spaces

Johnson: Why protecting marginalized communities and sanctuary spaces is more crucial than ever.

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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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New Anti-McGinty Ad Suggests She’ll Kidnap Your Kids

“Run, Jimmy, run!”

LGBTQ&A: Dante Austin

The deputy sheriff officer speaks about his new LGBT liaison role.

News

Pa. Lawmakers Should Get Serious About Texting While Driving

Under current state law, texting and driving is nothing more than a summary offense.

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Opening Date for Museum of the American Revolution Set

Gerry Lenfest also announced a $10 million grant.

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