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Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV

The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.


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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

Opinion

Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy (And You Should Be, Too)

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Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner

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How Wawa Is Spreading the Gospel of Hoagies

As the convenience store expands, it’s introducing people to the word “hoagie.” Will it stick?

One of Us: Ramona Africa

The sole adult survivor of the MOVE bombing talks about the events of that day, her Catholic-school upbringing and Liam Neeson.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Hingston: They held the NFL draft. Finally.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

A Derby brunch, Brian Sims, the Rainbow Train and more.

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Hey hey, happy May Day, you commie you!

News

Did Helen Gym Trip Up on the City’s Campaign Finance Law?

“It sure looks suspicious,” says Committee of Seventy prez David Thornburgh.


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


News

(UPDATE) Former Christie Ally Pleads Guilty in Bridgegate

David Wildstein pleads, two others indicted.

Philanthropy Friday: Philly Dyke March

It’s really more of a rally.

News

Center City District: We Didn’t Know Protest Was Scheduled

McQuade: A public space should have room for public protests.

Six Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray’s Death

Accusations of police misconduct inspired protests in Baltimore, Philly, and beyond.

How Old Does Microsoft Think These 15 Philly Drag Queens Are?

We’re playing with fire.

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

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.


No Mariota? No Hope.

Missanelli: This fan base will be haunted forever.

The Open Data Movement Still Mostly Matters Just to Geeks

New poll shows many Americans are dubious about the prospect of open data improving government.

News

What My Google Search History Taught Me About Philly

Weymouth: Zombies, Fishtown and the occasional escape fantasy.

We Want Answers: Geno Vento, Cheesesteak Heir

It’s been nearly four years since your father, Joey Vento, died. What’s the one thing you wish people knew about you and your dad? Dad […]

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