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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

The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

Q&A

From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

Q&A

The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Opinion

City Controller’s Police Audit Confirms We Don’t Know How We’re Spending Police Budget

Would you sink a billion dollars into something if you had no clue how it was being spent?

Philadelphia sports fan Rob Dunphy showing off his philadelphia eagles and phillies tattoos, which he says he plans to add to if we win the world series
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Naturally, We Had to Check In With Rob Dunphy About His Insane Philly Sports Tattoos

The collection has grown since he went viral in 2019. And if the Phillies win the World Series (he says Phillies in six), he’ll get yet another.

john fetterman and dr. oz square off in debate
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Philly Today: I Watched Fetterman-Oz Debate with the Most MAGA Man I Know

Plus, feds charge six with massive COVID-fraud scheme and MLB poll has Phillies winning the World Series.

illustrations of former phillies personalities charlie manuel, jimmy rollins and john kruk
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These Are Our 6 Favorite Phillies Interviews We’ve Done Over the Years

A nostalgic look back at some true characters and great players.

philadelphia orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who just won yet another Grammy and extended his contract
Q&A

Q&A: Yannick Talks Cheesesteaks, His Cats, and Why He Loves Philly So Much

Ten years after he joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as music director, Montreal’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin has become a true Philly star.

Rebecca Rhynhart
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Philly Today: Rebecca Rhynhart to Run for Mayor

Plus, the Krasner kerfuffle, unwanted ice cream, and the entire world agrees that the Astros will beat the Phillies in the World Series.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


News

Phillies Clinch World Series Berth and Broad Street Goes Nuts

Poles were climbed, fireworks went off, Elmo came out, dance-offs erupted. It was pure joy.

some sand art in San Diego celebrating the phillies going to the world series
News

Philly Today: They’re Even Celebrating the Phillies in San Diego

Plus, Trump targets Philly, Laban dumps his bells, Nick Nolte takes Center City.

Longform

10 Years Later, an Oral History of Superstorm Sandy

A decade after Sandy made furious landfall at the Jersey Shore, the region is still feeling her effects. The story, and the legacy, in the words of the people who lived through it.

philadelphia district attorney larry krasner, who is being sued by ex-cop Ryan Pownall
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Philly Today: Larry Krasner Slammed in Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Federal Lawsuit

Plus, a South Philly traffic nightmare, more problems at Wawa (in the ‘burbs!), and more of what the city is talking about right now.

annick Nézet-Séguin and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which has canceled its 2023 China tour over China's COVID policies
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Philly Today: Philadelphia Orchestra Cancels China Plans Over COVID Policies

Plus, streetery drama, avocado madness, Jason Kelce sings, and more of what the city is talking about right now.

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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.


James Douglas Rahm of South Philadelphia at the Capitol riot on January 6th
News

Philly Today: South Philly Man Who Said He “Pissed” in Pelosi’s Office Convicted

“Time to find some brass and kick some frickin’ ass,” he declared in a video he took on January 6th. Plus: Larry Krasner! Free avocados! The Phillies!

Opinion

Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Case Should Be Krasner’s Humbling Moment

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has become so politically polarizing that it’s beginning to drop the ball for its own causes.

part of the pennsylvania mail-in ballot application pack I received at City Hall in Philadelphia last week
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Philly Today: Mail-In Ballot Requests “Far Below Expectations”

Plus, one less reason to grumble about your Comcast bill.

Longform

How the Always-Smiling, Always-Practicing Tyrese Maxey Became the “Absolute Key” for the Sixers

Three years ago, Maxey was playing high-school basketball. Now, on the eve of his third NBA season, Philly fans have embraced him with unprecedented verve, and Daryl Morey has called him the “absolute key” to the Sixers’ title chances. No pressure, kid.

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