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7 years
Off-Duty Cop Body-Slammed 14-Year-Old, Left Him With Skull Fracture, Says Family
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She was by John Fetterman’s side for a stroke, a brutal campaign, and a hard-fought victory. Now, Gisele Fetterman emerges on the other side to take on whatever comes next.
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Kate Scott, the play-by-play announcer for the Sixers, is changing how we enjoy sports, and blazing trails for women in broadcasting. She’s had to prove to Philly—a city that eyes outsiders with apprehension at best and hostility at worst—that she belongs.
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Republicans Reserve Old ECW Arena for DNC Week
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Congrats, Howard Eskin. Not only are you the Worst of Philly. You have been for a very, very long time.
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Gritty Signs Galore: Scenes From the Trump Protest in Philly
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The monster. The myth. The legend. Happy Birthday to the one and only @grittynhl
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He’s a Super Bowl-winning tight end. She’s a World Cup-winning soccer star. Together, Zach ( @ZERTZ_86 ) and Julie Ertz ( @julieertz ) are the It Couple of Philly sports — and their love story is impossibly adorable:
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Let Us Now Praise 20 Years of Preston and Steve
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Wawa Named Best Convenience Store in America (Sorry Sheetz) http://t.co/tMJJCrFvjD http://t.co/oFiJupBw0K
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The Kids Are All Red: Socialism Rises Again in the Age of Trump
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Want to commemorate the great Four-Seasons-Total-Landscaping-Four-Seasons-Hotel mixup of 2020? The "Fraud Street Run" is here for you. @JunkMilesShow @usedwigs via @bewellphilly
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6 years
Pa. Approves Sale of Dry Medical Marijuana, Use of Cannabis to Treat Opioid Withdrawal
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On Wednesday, Paul Ezell — jailed in 2014 for growing pot he says was to help his wife manage pain — was formally pardoned. “This is a prime example of the destructive power of reefer madness,” said @JohnFetterman . Read @MattStroud 's original story here:
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RIP Thom Bell, one of the masterminds of The Sound of Philadelphia. We spoke with Bell in 2021 as part of our oral history on the musical movement and empire that went on to inspire so many.
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Quinta Brunson on Becoming an Internet Comedy Star — and Getting Paid
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The Comcast RISE program is focused on helping Philly-area small businesses hit hardest by the pandemic with free advertising, technology upgrades, and grants.
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Temple Frat President Ari Goldstein Charged With Sexual Assault; Bail Set at $2 Million
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“No, simply ‘wearing a mask’ is not a Satanic ritual, and anyone that genuinely thinks otherwise is a blithering idiot,” says Reverend Raul Antony, spokesperson for the official Church of Satan.
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6 years
Forget @KendallJenner sightings, Philly. We hear that @StormyDaniels has been house hunting in Philly horse country, where she rides horses during the summer. via @victorfiorillo
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2 years
From Cherri Gregg at WHYY to Jenice Armstrong at the Inquirer to Councilperson Jamie Gauthier, it turns out some aren't too fond of Steve Keeley's crime coverage on Fox 29.
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1 year
Beyoncé delivered in Philly, kicking off the U.S. leg of her Renaissance World Tour. The superstar's nearly 3-hour tour de force couldn't have arrived at a more urgent time when her Black and queer muses are under attack, writes @MrErnestOwens :
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8 years
The way we see it, there are 2 choices in Nov — we did covers for both. #YesAndNo #DNCUSoon
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LFG!!!!!
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10 years
Video: Wild Assault On Center City Subway Platform — The victim is 15 years old. http://t.co/fk8deoVp7D http://t.co/adiZOfPHxk
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Andrée Goldberg and her husband weren’t too happy to see us when we showed up on the Main Line today to ask them about the Kylie Kelce incident.
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2 years
Jay Arzu learned about Philly’s most notorious unbuilt subway when he was looking into its New York sibling. Now, as a city-planning doctoral student at Penn, he has put the project back on the map.
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A devastated Hahnemann doctor calls the planned closure of the 171-year-old safety-net hospital the “consequence of valuing money over the health and safety of tens of thousands of the city’s people.”
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"You wanna find out what I'm really about?" said attorney Qawi Abdul-Rahman today when we asked him about the arrest of a 17-year-old terror suspect at his home. "Text or call me one more time, and you'll find out what I'm really about."
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“I’ve already seen so many ‘Go Birds’ posts attached to it," one Philly Mag editor said this morning. "It’s making me sick actually." Yeah. Be better, Philly.
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8 years
The Property Brothers Go By the Book
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Philly Jesus Arrested at Apple Store. It's not clear which Philly Judas set the cops on him.
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6 years
Here's @Femmefeministe , editor of @wearyourvoice , on the importance of diverse media representation. Witt is one of 38 Philadelphians featured in our April issue, which delves into #NewPhillyPower —a class of bold, forward-thinking Philadelphians shaking up the city’s status quo.
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7 years
Philly, Are You Ready for Some Esports!?
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Pennsylvania has seen more of its residents arrested for the Capitol insurrection than any other state in the country.
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Despite what the Steve Keeley Effect might lead you to believe, the crime numbers in Philadelphia continue to plunge. Plus: Finally, digital beach tags.
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6 years
And Now, There’s a Petition to Replace the Frank Rizzo Mural With Gritty
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2 years
We weren't planning on doling out any Worst of Philly awards this year. But then Mayor Kenney opened his mouth.
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8 years
Trump Lies About Philly’s Murder Rate in Loews Hotel Speech
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10 months
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line shall now be known as the L. No, not the El. The L. You can read about that and SO many more SEPTA changes here.
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Allan Domb: If we really want to lift tens, even hundreds, of thousands of people out of poverty permanently, the only way to do it is by creating better-paying jobs in Philadelphia.
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5 years
"I love this town. So I champion all people and things Philadelphia, and Kobe Bryant was one of our greatest exports ever," writes @AnthonyLGargano
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7 years
The 15 Most Majestic Photos of Philly In All Its Eagles Glory Last Night
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7 years
We are officially recalling our October 2017 cover, left, and replacing it with the correct one.
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10 years
Missing: Newtown Square Eighth-Grader Cayman Naib. Share at #FindCayman http://t.co/anAliXJfXn http://t.co/VYinYG4Nr6
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8 years
Poll: Phillie Phanatic More Qualified to Be President Than Donald Trump
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2 years
3 years ago, Tyrese Maxey was playing high-school basketball. Now, on the eve of his third NBA season, Philly fans have embraced him with unprecedented verve, and Daryl Morey has called him the "absolute key" to the Sixers' title chances. No pressure, kid.
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8 years
Dawkins: ‘It Feels Wonderful’ Returning To Eagles
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The two men behind WMMR's Preston & Steve Show tell all in this interview from the brand new Best of Philly issue.
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7 years
So, we were a little early with this in 2014 — but the second time is clearly the charm.
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9 years
Missanelli: Innes and Bruno Partnership Melts Down — I'm Still Standing http://t.co/olXMtch0zS http://t.co/ImKbqx2kbQ
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8 years
Olympic Gold Medalist’s Brother: “We’re Going Straight to Wawa”
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6 years
@jaketapper , you're the best — literally. You won #BestOfPhilly for Best News Anchor! Congrats!
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7 years
This Jason Kelce Eagles Parade Speech Is the Best Effing Thing Ever
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9 years
. @MikeMiss975 : Lurie Made the Right Move. Eagles were in total meltdown under Chip Kelly.
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6 years
Michelle Obama Is Coming to Philadelphia in May
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7 years
"Do you really think I want to walk through two million people to get to you? NO!" - Guy screaming on the phone. #OverheardAtEaglesParade #EaglesParade
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9 years
- @CakeBossBuddy Valastro’s Carlo’s Bakery is Open in Rittenhouse http://t.co/jhSRYvncnR http://t.co/y8yh2q72ie
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"Oh, wow, the trolley goes UNDERGROUND?!" - Suburban woman riding @SEPTA Route 10 trolley to #EaglesParade #OverheardAtEaglesParade
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Congrats to Bodine High School student and nonprofit founder Akayla Brown, who will be awarded with a full-ride scholarship to the college of her choosing.
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2 years
Next stop: World Series
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Our Beloved Gritty Is Officially One Month Old
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Temple Unveils Landscape Master Plan For Campus Redesign — "The quad will be historic"
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9 years
Philly Is An Urbanist Utopia Right Now — Thanks to #PopeInPhilly for making the cars go away http://t.co/nnMzAfiAnr http://t.co/ahS3sXFhf8
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6 years
Philly Antifa Activist Tom Keenan Charged in Assault on Marines
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8 years
It’s Been 15,000 Days Since the Flyers Won the Stanley Cup. @sinceflyerscup
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7 years
"I'd rather drink horse piss" - Woman at #Eagles parade referring to the free Bud Light giveaway. #OverheardAtEaglesParade #EaglesParade
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Allan Domb: Credit for Philly's dropping crime rate goes to Mayor Parker — and to our outstanding new police commissioner, Kevin Bethel, who’s proving himself to be one of the country’s best.
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6 years
Meet “The Philly Godfather,” One of America’s Hottest Sports Betting Experts
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Super Bowl bound!!
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We’ll see your World Series and Super Bowl victory celebrations and raise you one Joe Biden-Kamala Harris-won-the-election celebration.
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The Eagles Won Big Sunday Night, and So Did White Privilege
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A squad of teenage robotics champs, a 100-year-old jazz trailblazer, a deeply laughable mascot, and a Flyer to be truly proud of—these are this year’s best Philadelphians.
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Low enrollment, crime on campus, a president who didn’t even last two years. The city’s only four-year public university has spent the past decade stumbling from one crisis to the next. Why getting Temple on the right path is crucial to the city’s future.
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6 years
A Philly-Themed Bar Called Passyunk Avenue Has Won Londoners’ Cold, Cold Hearts
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Just ahead of her Atlantic City performance this weekend, we talked to local legend Patti LaBelle about Live Aid, Mr. Cuddles (that's her shih tzu) and life on the Main Line.
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Why bring a bottle of wine or a hunk of cheese to Thanksgiving when you can show up with this soft pretzel turkey.
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#Villanova Wins National Title on Buzzer Beater. Kris Jenkins' 3 with no time left won it…
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The Elmwood Park Zoo Introduces Two Newborn Jaguar Cubs
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In the wake of a Philly Mag story the city didn’t like, all city officials and staff members have been forbidden to talk to our reporters without direct approval of the mayor’s chief of staff.
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Philly Named No. 1 Music City in North America
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Fired PHL 17 Reporter Colleen Campbell Speaks About What Happened at Helium
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Comcast Fires Employee Targeted Over Reported Ties to Hate Group |Andrew Kovalic, an alleged member of the Proud Boys, was the subject of a petition by the Philadelphia-based Media Mobilizing Project.
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Owens: Every time Amy Wax proves that she’s a racist, Penn props her up. Its complicity has to stop.
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6 years
Sure, we’re a “model city, with a Super Bowl-winning (and Trump-defying) NFL team and a new radical political class” — but it also didn’t hurt having a homegrown writer on the inside. @GQMagazine
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In the 31 Years Between #Villanova 's Titles, @Jim_Gardner Appears to Have Barely Aged.
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