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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

Inside the $6 billion bet to turn a Philly employment hub into a place you want to live


News

This Just In: All the Details You Need About Philly’s Parallel Parking Championship

Joey Sacco
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How Hoagie Heir Joey Sacco Became an OnlyFans Millionaire

Q&A

New HBO Documentary Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

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Need Help With the Judicial Elections?

Join the club. We’ve assembled what little information is available about the candidates.

News

Masked Bandit Strikes Sarcone’s Bakery

And is wanted for two other incidents.

News

The Challengers: Sherrie Cohen Would Be a Bulldog for City Services

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

News

Obama Visits Camden to Talk Policing

One of America’s most dangerous cities could be on the upswing.

Local Activists Going to Ireland to Fight for Gay Marriage

Volunteering for the marriage referendum.

Flyers Hire Dave Hakstol as Head Coach

Twitter reacts to a surprising move.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

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.


News

“They Already Called the Election, But It Ain’t Over”

Last minute maneuverings in the mayoral race, the no-B.S. guide to City Council elections and story behind Kathleen Kane’s meltdown.

News

Tom Wyatt Says He’ll Bring Jobs Back to Philly

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

REVIEW: Pitch Perfect 2

Move over, pitches—the Bellas are back.

The Rise and Fall of Kathleen Kane

The inside story of her meltdown, and of the man who lit the match.

Arn Tellem and Franz Lidz
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Arn Tellem and Franz Lidz Are Hall of Fame-Bound

The sports super-agent and the prolific writer talk sports, the Jason Collins story, and growing up in the Philly ’burbs in the ’60s.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

The No-B.S. Council At-Large Election Guide

The best and worst of each candidate, deep links, and all the answers you need before Tuesday.

News

Dunkin’ Donuts Is Philly’s True Coffee Soulmate

Weymouth: The indie cups are great and there’s nothing wrong with Wawa, but DD is the only coffee spot that truly gets us.

Ask Liz: Can I Park in Front of a Broken Hydrant?

And why do we get just 30 seconds to cross the street?

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

When an Amtrak train derailed in their midst, the River Wards got it done.

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