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The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.
Philly Today: The Kimmel Center Has a Michael Jackson Problem
“It’s awful that the Kimmel decided to put this musical on,” says one local victims rights’ advocate.
Philly Today: Kevin Spacey Not Welcome Here, It Turns Out
So much for his big movie premiere. Plus, the return of Jerry Blavat’s Memories in Margate.
St. Joe’s Upset Win Leads the Night in Philly Sports
Reports from the NCAA conference tournaments, the Sixers, and a Phillies glide
Philly Today: Bozo Gunmen Attempt Worst Casino Heist Ever
Plus, why you should never say “Happy St. Patty’s Day.”
Philly Today: Guilty Plea Expected in Josh Kruger Murder
Plus, all four suspects in last week’s bus stop shooting now in custody.
Why More Musicians Should Be Like Philly Rapper Tierra Whack
The groundbreaking performer returns after too long a wait.
An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages
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?
Philly Today: Main Line Teacher Posed as Teen Online to Lure Girls
Including at least one student at his school. Plus, PennDot finally fixing potholes.
Philly Today: Penn Accused of McCarthyism in New Lawsuit
Plus, one of the biggest Oscars winners was actually our own Comcast.
Ben Kirshner’s Plan to Transform How Pennsylvania Does Business
Pennsylvania is a notoriously tough place to start or run a business. Can the first guy to sell coffee on the internet fix that? The governor sure thinks so.
It’s Not “Executive Privilege” When Black Professionals Assert Their Titles for Survival
This is what I heard when I heard Celena Morrison yell, “I work for the mayor!”
Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History
Lots of tears. Some dazzling elegance. And one huge scandal.
The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.
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.
50 Years of Best of Philly: Sports
In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: Sports!
Philly Today: Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties
Who would have thunk it? Plus, why there’s no body cam footage of that viral state trooper incident.
Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars
The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.
Philly Today: Classy John Bolaris Claims a Return to TV While Trashing Ex-Girlfriend
Sometimes, people should stay off social media. And speaking of social media antics, Meatball is back!
