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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

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.


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

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The PGA Championship, By the Numbers

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

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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.

Left: Upper Darby elected official Noah Fields (photo via official Upper Darby government site | Right: Delco resident Shellie Siegel Hoyt Zollo, the woman he is suing (photo courtesy Shellie Siegel Hoyt Zollo
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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

Guides

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 […]


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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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.

News

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

In honor of Mother's day, the moms of successful Philadelphians tell us about their kids and motherhood
Q&A

Mom Knows Best: The Mothers of Successful Philadelphians Tell All

We asked the moms of Marc Vetri, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Alex Holley, and more to share their memories and secrets.

Q&A

Sean Agnew, Storied Philly Concert Promoter, Tells All

He reflects on 30 years in business, playing basketball with Kobe Bryant, and his strange, strange trip to North Korea.

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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.


Opinion

One Easy Revenue-Raising Idea for Philly

There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services — and one is clearly better than the other.

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Dave Grohl Gives Hooters Drummer a Huge Moment at Surprise Foo Fighters Show

Main Line musician David Uosikkinen taught the band’s new drummer when the latter was just a kid.

Longform

The Creative Force Behind Bok Is Taking on Broad Street

The city’s most soulful developer takes on her most important project yet: breathing new life into the former UArts campus.

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Everybody Wants to Know if Philly’s Jeopardy! Champ Is Single

The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. Greg Shahade is polyamorous.

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