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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

Latest Stories

Abbott Elementary creator and star -- and Philadelphia native -- Quinta Brunson on the cover of Cosmopolitan's December issue
News

Philly Today: Quinta Lands Cosmo Cover, Police Milk Boy in the Box Suspense

Plus, can we just excommunicate Bill Cosby once and for all?

Q&A

Meet Eliza Hardy Jones, Vocal Coach for the Eagles Christmas Album

An interview with the West Philly woman hired to make the Eagles players sound amazing on A Philly Special Christmas.

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Philly Today: The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album Is Officially the Hardest Gift to Find

But before you go spending a laughable $4,200 on eBay (seriously?!), read this.

Opinion

Philly Influencer Wallo’s Viral Poverty Porn Isn’t the Charitable Flex He Thinks It Is

The Black social media influencer’s latest stunt is more harmful than useful, because socioeconomic hardship shouldn’t be exploited.

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Philly Today: Phillies Pole Climber Scores Major Win In Court On, Er, Trumped-Up Charges

Plus, the feds nab fugitive-restaurateur Matt Swartz in West Virginia, will haul his ass back to Philly.

Longform

Inside David Adelman’s Plan to Bring the Sixers to Center City

The billionaire developer has big plans to turn the failing Fashion District mall into a glimmering basketball palace.


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.


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Philly Today: All I Want for Christmas Is the New Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album

Seeing Jason Kelce lose it when Jordan Mailata chimes in on “White Christmas” will cure what ails ya.

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Philly Today: The Race for Mayor Officially Just Got Nasty

Plus, Quinta Brunson wins a major award and police identify the “Boy in the Box” after more than 60 years.

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Philly Today: Eat Chocolate, Win Free Taylor Swift Tickets? Works for Us.

Plus, Philly loves cats more than other cities love cats. And who the hell would vandalize a Christmas tree? The nerve of some people.

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Philly Today: Helen Gym Just Resigned

Plus, RIP Milton Street, a truly, uh, unique Philly character.

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Philly Today: M. Night Shyamalan Somehow Gets $5 Million Tax Credit All to Himself

Plus, WaPo weighs in on the Krasner mess, Africatown gets $9 million, and, oh yes, did I hear something about the Eagles winning?

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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.


Q&A

Booze-and-Branding Guru Steven Grasse on His Just-Released Book and Whiskey

The irreverent marketing pro talks Brand Mysticism — and throws some shade at Wawa.

Opinion

Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Your Favorite Mayoral Candidate

There’s a lot that Philly’s mayoral hopefuls can learn from what we witnessed on November 8th.

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Q&A

The Jawn Morgan Interview You’ve Been Waiting For

Santa Claus?! Before Thanksgiving?! Is nothing sacred, Jawn Morgan? We asked. He answered.

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Philly Today: AG Shapiro Has Already Received 2,500 Taylor Swift Ticket Complaints

Plus, Quinta gets the Oprah treatment, Bradley Cooper goes for Bullitt and … drone soccer is a thing?

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