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The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.
The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week
From the earliest Phillies season and home opener in franchise history to some wild live music to a familiar face from the hit Netflix series Wayward, it’s all right here in Philadelphia this week
The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants
Philly’s most exciting new restaurants, what to order when you go, and why you’ll love them.
The Forgotten Cemetery
A neglected North Philly graveyard. A vanished fortune. And a two-year quest to answer a single haunting question: What do we owe the dead?
Let’s Talk About the 25 Most Philly Athletes
We dig into the difficult task of defining what makes a Philadelphia athlete a Philly athlete.
6 Brilliant Ways to Amp Up Your Wedding Menu, According to Philly Caterers
Just wait till you see the butter candelabra.
In Defense of the Philadelphia School District
A deputy superintendent pushes back on a Philadelphia Citizen story that called the District’s Facilities Master Plan a sign of “managed decline.”
Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future
I Had Never Gotten a Facial — and Then I Got the All-Star Treatment
A facial first-timer, I stepped into Philly’s ultimate skincare haven and left with a new understanding of what it means to save face.
Why These Drexel Docs Want All the Dead Mice You Trap in Your House
Finally, your mouse problem can further the advancement of science. Well, assuming you can catch the devilish things.
This Philly Pop-Up Is Turning Kitchen Scraps Into Climate Action
From milk-waste clothing to beef-tallow soaps, this zero-waste makers event is fighting climate crisis with creativity.
What We’re Loving Right Now: Cozy Cardigans From Mount Airy–Based Wol Hide
The pieces are hand-loomed in Peru and either left unbleached or colored with botanical dyes.
East Passyunk’s YUNS Hardware Is a One-Stop Shop for DIY Home Projects
More than a place to buy a hammer, YUNS offers free classes, including a spring series on everything from power tools to caulking.
There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.
Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.
Book Excerpt: The Banker Who Made America
In his new book, Richard Vague tells the story of Thomas Willing, the most powerful figure in U.S. history you’ve never heard of.
The Best Spring Festivals to Check Out in Philly
Eat your way through your neighborhood and soak up the sunshine at these spring celebrations.
I Tried It: Screaming Out My Stress
How participating in a primal screaming club helped life feel a little less heavy.
Ask Dr. Mike: Is It Safe for Me to Smoke Weed or Not?
Our reporter had a scary experience with modern marijuana, so he asked Dr. Mike to weigh in.
