The Latest Breaking News from Philly

Philly voters care about local issues, but election integrity fears make them wonder if their vote matters

Less than 30 days ahead of the 2026 midterms and almost nobody I talk to in Philadelphia is excited. Not my neighbors. Not my students or colleagues at Temple University, where I research and teach political communication and public opinion. Not even my politically engaged friends.

The Conversation · 4h ago

Rapper and actor Eve looks back: ‘I was the only girl in the boardroom in major label meetings – that Philly girl had to come out’

The Grammy-winning artist on ​destroying egos in school, the dealers who looked out for her, and learning from early failure

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

What Philly can – and can’t – do to reduce the number of people killed in car crashes

Philadelphians die in traffic crashes more than people who live in Chicago, Boston, Washington and New York.

The Conversation · Sep 21

Albert Breer Empties His Eagles Notebook From Training Camp

Philly is working to show more brotherly love within the locker room. Plus, a few receivers are emerging to replace A.J. Brown, and three defensive position battles to watch.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

Hilary Duff Shouting Out LeBron James During a Philly Concert Is What Dreams Are Made Of

She knows ball.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?

If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality, start with the latest consumer confidence report, which is required to be produced annually by every community water system in the country. Most people never read them, but the reports provide essential information about drinking…

The Conversation · Jul 30

Why Kevin Durant Had Nothing but Respect for LeBron James After He Joined 76ers Superteam

Durant took to Instagram Threads (not Twitter!) to defend the GOAT.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 25

Jill Scott review – joyous phones-free show is a taste of how all concerts should be

The queen of Philly soul is in phenomenal form in a saucy and effortlessly virtuosic show celebrating 26 years in music

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

“A Strat gives me all the sounds I want. When I hear that tone, I’m like, ‘That's what a guitar is supposed to sound like’”: He’s jammed with Grace Bowers and collab’d with Cory Wong – now Devon Gilfillian wants to introduce “Nashville Soul” to the world

The Philly native’s new record, Time Will Tell, is “a soul album with little spices from the country spice cabinet” – and it’s loaded with guitar-work that's heavy, funky, weird, and, of course, soulful

Guitar World · Jul 16

SI:AM | Jordan Walker Was the Home Run Derby’s First Villain

Leave it to Philly fans to boo the Derby.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14