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Is the Last Penny Really Worth $5 Million?

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

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The Indonesian Cafe Serving Philly’s Most Comforting Breakfast

At Griddle & Rice in South Philly, personal real estate is limited. In the dining room there are only three tables and a handful of […]

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South Philly Restaurant Cancels Drag Show Due to Politics

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Lisa Ann Walter of Abbott Elementary Explains What She Loves Most About Philadelphia

No, she’s not from Philadelphia. But if you watch Lisa Ann Walter play Melissa Schemmenti on Abbott Elementary, you’d never know that. In advance of […]

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Veteran Philly Journalist A.D. Amorosi Pleads Guilty in Massive Medicare Fraud Scheme

If you’ve been a regular reader of Philadelphia media outlets over the last few decades, you’ve probably encountered a story written by A.D. Amorosi. The […]

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Joey Merlino Would Like to Get Some Things Off His Chest

In and out of prison and courtrooms for much of his life, accused — and acquitted — of multiple murders, and survivor of numerous assassination […]

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Finally, MAGA Fans Know Where They Can Shop in Peace

Most businesses know that getting political can be tricky. As Philadelphia publicist Peter Breslow put it to me back when I was writing about Hymie’s […]

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The Angelo’s Line: A Study in Cheesesteak Devotion (and Patience)

Welcome to Cheesesteak 2.0. A new era of Philly’s iconic sandwich is upon us, and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at the movers and […]

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Highway to Hell: Inside PennDOT’s Plan to Widen I-95 Through South Philly

The Southeast Youth Athletic Association is wedged into a small square block in South Philly. On some level, the location is fitting: From the blacktopped […]

Long Bright River writer Liz Moore, who sees her book become a Peacock series in March / Photograph by Stevie Chris
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Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River

South Philadelphia author Liz Moore published her novel Long Bright River in January 2020. Barack Obama loved it so much that he put it on […]

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Your New Office: Philly’s Best Coffee Shops for Getting Work Done

Sometimes you need to get out of the house for a couple of hours in order to be productive. That’s one of the big perks […]

Temple University student Aidan Steigelmann, who is accused of impersonating an ICE agent in Philadelphia, and another suspect sought in the case
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We May Have New Candidates for Philly’s Biggest Losers of 2025

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South Philly Man Accused of Selling Fake Jason Kelce Memorabilia

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Where to Eat in South Philly

While South Philly has historically been heavy on Italian-American classics, you can now find dozens of cuisines and traditions all crammed together amid the rowhouses. […]

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Rampant Rodent Feces Shut Down South Philly Bar

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