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Jennifer Weiner Talks Zahav, Marijuana, and Madonna’s New Face

Plus, the one question she really didn’t want me to ask her.


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Howie Roseman’s Unlikely Journey to Becoming the Best Exec in the NFL

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How Much Turmoil Can Temple University Take?

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Hamilton Mega-Talent Leslie Odom Jr. Talks His New Exorcist Sequel and Broadway Return

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Philly Today: Okay, Okay, John Fetterman Will Wear a Suit

Plus: Another blow for supervised injection sites, an airport murder and a truly ridiculous pumpkin plan.

Opinion

Allan Domb: 5 Big Ideas for Improving Public Safety in Philadelphia

With police commissioner Danielle Outlaw departing and a new mayor coming into office, we have an opportunity to change course. Here’s what should happen.

A screenshot of the Instagram page of Philadelphia Influencer "Meatball" aka Dayjia Blackwell, who is charged in the looting that occurred in Philadelphia on Tuesday night
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Philly Today: Influencer Charged in Looting Loves Her Mugshot

And so do her fans. Plus, the complete list of liquor stores closed until further notice.

Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford addressing the looting that occurred in Philadelphia on Tuesday night
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Philly Today: The Official Word on the “Disgusting” Looting

“These were not protesters,” insisted the interim police commissioner. “These were criminals.”

Longform

When Did Halloween Become an Endurance Test?

One by one, holidays have morphed from single-day celebrations into weeks-long marathons.

Filmmaker John Waters, who recently compared one of his movies to the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia
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Philly Today: Nauseating John Waters Compares His Movie to the MOVE Bombing

Because his trashy “art” and the most tragic day in Philadelphia’s history have just so, so much in common.


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, who claims he was banned from the University of Pennsylvania over accusations of antisemitism, performing earlier this year (Getty Images)
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Philly Today: Penn Calls B.S. on Claims It Banned Roger Waters from Campus

The Pink Floyd co-founder says he wasn’t allowed at Penn due to accusations of antisemitism.

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What the Hell Is Happening With the Mütter Museum?

As debate over the ethics of displaying human remains rages, people are wondering if Philadelphia’s iconic medical history museum can survive — or if it even should.

News

Philly Today: John Fetterman Delivers Moving Senate Speech on Disability

Plus: Why seven Montco schools received bomb threats yesterday

a closed TSA screening line at Philadelphia International Airport, which is one of the worst airports in the country
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Philly Today: Yes, Philadelphia’s Airport Is as Bad as You Think It Is

Plus, stop mourning the Melrose. It was never as good as you remember it being.

Main Line billionaire Jeff Yass, who may be TikTok's best friend in the United States
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Philly Today: This Controversial Main Line Billionaire May Be TikTok’s Secret Weapon

Plus, the best and worst Wawa sandwiches.

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

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.


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Jennifer Weiner Talks Zahav, Marijuana, and Madonna’s New Face

Plus, the one question she really didn’t want me to ask her.

Anthony Gargano, who is being sued by 97.5 the Fanatic owner Beasley Media over PHLY Sports
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Philly Today: 97.5 the Fanatic Slams Top Talent Anthony Gargano with Federal Lawsuit

He’s currently suspended from the station.

John Fetterman who is endorsing Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O'Rourke, candidates for Philadelphia City Council and members of the Working Families Party
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Fetterman Is Backing Brooks and O’Rourke for City Council

The move — endorsing two third-party candidates — could further erode Republican power in the city.

Former 6ABC TV reporter Bob Brooks, who now works for Newsmax.
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Philly Today: 6 ABC’s Bob Brooks Flees Philly for Right-Wing TV

Plus: Kristen Welker’s Meet the Press debut, a cheesesteak abomination, and all the local sports news

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