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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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How to Pick Your (Second) Favorite World Cup Squad

From underdogs and Union connections to party starters and title contenders, here’s who to root for.

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What Should Go in a Philly Time Capsule?

On July 4th weekend, America 250 will bury a time capsule in Independence National Historical Park. But what should a Philly time capsule really have?

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The Definitive Deli Boys Interview

Season 2 of the hit Hulu series is out now.

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The Untouchable Sheriff

Missing firearms, a no-bid contract, stalled reforms: Why are Rochelle Bilal’s fellow pols still standing by her?

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

What Does a Zen guru, Philly cheerleader, rabid pirate enthusiast, and former Sixers owner do when diagnosed with terminal cancer? Climb the world’s most famous mountain, of course.

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The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 5

Test your Philly history knowledge. This month: the 1800s!


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.


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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776

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EGOT Benj Pasek Has Given Philly Major Bragging Rights

His show Dear Evan Hansen opens at the Arden this week.

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Delco Politician Slams Vocal Critic With Lawsuit Over a Facebook Post

It’s the 25-year-old councilmember versus a 66-year-old grandma.

Guides

Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election

All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots on May 19, 2026

Opinion

A Love Letter to the Pine Barrens

What it was like to grow up as a Piney in New Jersey’s hidden ecological wonderland

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

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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Legends and Lore of the Pine Barrens

Most people have heard about the Jersey Devil. But the Pine Barrens is brimming with spooky specters, unexplained phenomena, and paranormal entities — or at […]

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Financial Scams Are Surging — Here’s How to Avoid Them

Local specialists share the red flags and smart habits that can protect you.

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Market East’s Big Summer Experiment: Meantime on Market

Meantime on Market is transforming six empty storefronts into laboratories for a different kind of downtown comeback.

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The PGA Championship, By the Numbers

All the stats on the PGA Championship, coming to Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club May 11th to 17th

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