Gritty is the stuff of nightmares — but not the city’s only mascot mistake lately.

Philly’s wealthy boomers want to grow old where they live. Can upscale high-rise independent living communities be the answer?

Yup, everything old is new again — Philly’s autumn streetwear scene is rife with ’60s-inspired textiles and earthy multi-hued knits.

Add them to your rotation for key interviews with leading business minds, honest takes on money, the truth about startup culture and more.

New this season: A restaurant in — gasp! — West Chester (and it debuts really high), plus some other shake-ups.

They’ll gather with advocates in Dilworth Park on Monday afternoon.

Meet Lucie.

Authorities say the boy was selling candy when he slipped onto the tracks.

It has twice the room of a Rittenhouse starter condo, for starters.

Plus some killer views.

We haven’t seen anything like these before!

As special bonus content for our October cover story on (what else?) cheesesteaks, we delve into the archives to bring you this historical account of the cheesesteak, from the people who know it best.

And more great moments in cheesesteak history.

Uncovering the origin story of Philadelphia’s most far-reaching culinary export.

Maybe it’s part of your daily routine, or maybe you haven’t had one in years. Either way, we say it’s time to proudly embrace Philly’s favorite sandwich for what it is: our city’s cultural and culinary gem.