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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

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Photographer Describes Capturing History at Philly’s Roe Protest

Andriana Wilson was on her way home from a fashion shoot when she saw the crowds.

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Here’s Exactly How Access to Abortion in Pennsylvania Could Disappear Very, Very Easily

And why New Jersey would become the best friend of any Philadelphian seeking one, if that happens.

Opinion

Overturning of Roe Is a Reminder That We Aren’t a True Democracy

When unpopular minority opinions overrule the will of the people, it’s time to stop being polite.

Q&A

Ruben Amaro Jr. Talks Water Ice, Brisket and Blowing Bubbles

The former Phillies GM and player also shares why he prefers Old City to Bucks County, and what he thinks of the team’s playoff chances.

News

This Philly Designer Turned Her Welcome America Fashion Show Into a Powerful Roe Protest

In the middle of Broad Street, designer Nasheli Juliana Ortiz-González and models walked the runway holding posters advocating for reproductive rights.

News

Scenes from a Weekend of Protest in Philadelphia

“As much as the feminist movement has moved mountains,” says protester Jenny Laden, “we still live with the fact that men don’t have to put up with the shit that women have to endure.”


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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The Ugly Philly-Centric Feud at the Center of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Two opposing camps in Philadelphia are vying to dictate how the country celebrates its upcoming Semiquincentennial, complete with accusations of cronyism, sexism, double-dealing and bad faith. But hey, why should our 250th anniversary be different from anything else these days?

Opinion

The Philadelphian’s Case for Being a Tourist in Your Own Hometown

And why this is the summer to do it.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy math teacher Andrew Wolf, who has been arrested by the FBI and charged with child pornography (photo via SCH Facebook page)
News

Fired Teacher at Elite Philly Private School Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case

Andrew Wolf was a math teacher at the prestigious Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and prosecutors say some of his victims included his own students.

Q&A

WDAS Legend Patty Jackson on Faith, Lizzo, and Delivering “Auntie Advice”

As she celebrates 40 years on the air in Philly, Patty Jackson opens up about her life-changing medical crisis, her real name and her decades on the radio.

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Dallyn Pavey’s 40-Year Search for Her Vanished Dad

In 1982, fast-living Eugene Pavey disappeared without a trace. His daughter is still searching for answers.

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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.


Opinion

If Philly Democrats Actually Care About Democracy, They’ll Make This One Simple Change

In what is essentially a one-party town, an open ward system would give voters an actual voice in how that party operates.

Opinion

An Ode to Beach Bodies at Every Shape and Size

Summer is the best time to fight back against fatphobia.

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Realtor Wars: Keller Williams Fires Agent Who Trolled Ori Feibush’s Family On Facebook

Apparently, insulting a person’s wife and kids isn’t a great way to win friends and influence people — or keep a job.

News

The Team Behind Always Sunny Is Coming to Philly for a Live Podcast

The show’s three creators will bring their podcast to The Met on September 18th, and tickets go on sale this week.

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