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In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.
This Is the Real Reason I’m So Excited About Next Year’s Mayor’s Race
With so many current city officeholders rumored to be candidates, the fight to become the city’s 100th mayor could result in a lot of (much-needed) political turnover.
So Does Elmo Have a Philadelphia Accent? We Asked an Expert
The giveaway? A linguistic term known as “L-vocalization.”
Take a Peek Inside Philadelphia’s Psychedelics Revolution
Tripping’s not just for deadheads anymore: Philly parents — and lots of other people — are learning that the secret to health, happiness and healing might just come from some formerly far-out drugs.
Pa. Could Legalize Medical Psychedelics More Quickly Than it Did Marijuana
Two lawmakers from the Philly ’burbs and a lawyer from Lower Merion are leading the push to legalize medical psychedelics in the state.
An Anonymous Philly Mom Opens Up About Microdosing THC
It’s not just for psychedelics. Some moms are turning toward small doses of the compounds found in marijuana to get through the day.
Fired Springside Chestnut Hill Teacher’s Victims Included His Own Students, Feds Now Say
More disturbing details emerge in the case of Andrew Wolf, who remains in custody awaiting trial on child pornography charges.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
After Nearly Two Years, the Arden (Finally) Reopens
While other theaters have already mounted ambitious productions, the Old City mainstay had to wait till 2022 for its post-COVID comeback.
The Main Line’s Latest NIMBY Scourge: Old People
Gladwyne residents are hyperventilating over a brand-new luxury senior living facility that sleeps just eight.
This ABC Comedy About the Sad State of Philly Schools Is Taking the TV World by Storm
Philly’s own Quinta Brunson has a big hit on her hands with Abbott Elementary, which is drawing comparisons to The Office.
These 4 Big Political Questions Will Loom Over Philly in 2022
From indictments to contested races, last year provided more questions than answers about the future of several notable Philly politicians and coalitions.
City Devastated by Deadly Residential Fire That Killed 12
Here’s what we know and what you can do.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
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.
What the Hell Is Bitcoin? A Useful Explainer for Beginners
LOL just kidding I don’t understand it, probably because it’s imaginary money.
What If You Could Just Take a Year Off?
Every seven years, Jews celebrate a shmita year — 12 months to rest, recharge and replenish. As we embark on 2022, could this ancient tradition be a cure for our very specifically modern malaise?
This Lavish New Book Explores Italy’s Legacy in Philly
From the Declaration of Independence to red gravy to our own Bridge of Sighs, all the ways the Old Country has made its mark on these parts.
After Two Years of Pandemic Living, We All Really Need Hobbies
Couldn’t we all benefit from something to take our minds off of everything — even if just for a few fleeting moments?
