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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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Opinion

Mandate or No Mandate, I’m Still Wearing a Mask — for My Own Damn Health

So far, I haven’t contracted COVID. Following the city’s flip-flopping on a new mask mandate, I’m relying my own common sense — and remaining vigilant.

News

Philadelphia Magazine Announces New Editor Brian Howard, New Hires

Brian Howard, a veteran of the publication, has taken over the top editorial role. In addition, a new food editor, a new digital editor, and a new editorial assistant have been added to full-time staff.

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Q&A

Doug Glanville Speaks His Mind on Baseball

The Penn grad and former Phillies centerfielder returns to his alma mater for a master class on writing.

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News

Republican Philly Judge Sues Daily Beast for Calling Her “QAnon-Linked”

In a just-filed federal lawsuit, Paula Patrick, who has been on the bench since 2003, calls the media outlet’s article “reckless and malicious reporting.”

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Q&A

Marc Lamont Hill on the State of Media, Defunding the Police, and His New Book

The outspoken author, scholar, Temple prof, activist, and Germantown bookshop owner returns with Seen and Unseen.

Longform

Paul Martino’s Audacious Plan to Disrupt the Republican Party

The Doylestown VC has made his money backing startups. He fanned the flames of the COVID culture wars last year by throwing big money into small-town school-board races. Now he’s set his sights on the GOP.


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.


Opinion

U.S. Senate Candidate Conor Lamb Is Running Like a Republican

Between his fairly conservative voting record and a far-right-style super PAC attack ad he’s yet to disavow, is he really the right choice for Democrats?

Longform

The Science Behind Left-Right Confusion

Have trouble telling right from left? You’re not alone.

Reviews

Ben Franklin Stoked a Rivalry Between Boston and Philly

A brand-new book on the fave founding father examines the heady competition he ignited between Philly and Boston.

Q&A

Lisa Scottoline on Her New Novel, South Philly Roots, and Nancy Drew

Philly’s most prolific novelist ever just released her 34th work of fiction.

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News

Chris Rock Emerges Victorious at Chaotic Atlantic City Performance

Lines were long. Tempers were hot. But the comedian delivered the laughs.

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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.


Longform

45 Things You Never Knew About Ben Franklin

In advance of the new Ken Burns documentary, the lowdown on the life and loves of the Philly icon.

News

Philly Councilmembers Unveil Proposal to Tax Philly’s “Ultra-Rich”

The wealth tax, which could raise up to $280 million annually, targets directly held stocks and bonds. But it’s still a long shot in Council.

Opinion

Councilmember Parker’s Plan to Fund the Police Is Wasteful and Regressive

The plan would increase spending to “reimagine policing in Philadelphia to ensure public safety.” It would only exacerbate the problem.

Opinion

Will Smith Went West Philly on Chris Rock — As He Should Have

Rock is just the latest to, as they say, eff around with Philly and find out. Many were displeased that Smith resorted to violence. I’m not one of them.

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