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Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Best of Philly Spotlight: How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

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In College Sports’ Billion-Dollar Arms Race, Philly Schools Are Being Left Behind

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For Gen Z, the Library Is Political

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The High Cost of Underfunding Philly’s Parks

The future of the city depends on fixing our parks.

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Philly Today: Shapiro Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk

He said the directive was “a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk.”

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Philly Today: Dozens of Broad Street Speed Cameras Go Live on Monday

Plus, why Larry Krasner downgraded charges against a Center City shooter.

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Philly Today: Are Philly Police Hiding Hundreds of Murdered Bodies Somewhere?

That’s what some conspiracy theorists seem to believe. Plus, Delco Pooper weighs in on “Phillies Karen” situation.

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Philly Today: Feds Charge Local Chef With Voting Twice in Last Presidential Election

Plus, SEPTA returning to “normal.”

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Mare of Eastown Creator Brad Ingelsby Talks His New HBO Show, Task.

The Delco-shot series from the Main Line dad premieres this weekend.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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50 Years of Fresh Air: An Oral History

Fifty years later, Terry Gross, her colleagues, and her competitors look back on how one show became a cultural touchstone.

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“Well, Just Grab It!” The Carol Saline I Remember

A Philly Mag veteran looks back at the irrepressible mentor — and later best-selling author — who taught her never to take no for an answer.

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Philly Today: A.C. Boardwalk Beats Out All Other Jersey Shore Boardwalks in New Fodor’s Travel Guide

Plus, prominent CHOP expert ousted from FDA’s vaccine panel.

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5 Things We’re Most Excited About for Philly’s 250th Celebration

Philadelphia’s plans for America’s big birthday put neighborhoods and culture at the heart of the celebration.

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Philly Today: Philadelphia on Track for Fewest Homicides Since 1966

And yet, Governor Shapiro is preparing for an invasion of Trump’s troops.

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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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Philly Today: Eagles-Cowboys Ticket Prices Are Dropping

But some are still astronomically high.

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Inside the Mind of Nick Sirianni

Eleven months ago, we wanted him fired. Now a Super Bowl champion, he’s proven everyone wrong.

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Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Gets Late-Night Talk Show of His Own

Plus, did somebody say reindeer cheesesteaks?!

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For Gen Z, the Library Is Political

People say libraries are dying. Young librarians think they’re just evolving — and expanding their social conscience as they do.

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