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Philadelphia is the USA’s ultimate city for food

Thea Everett finds blood-sugar-be-damned fun in this overlooked American metropolis

The Independent UK

PennDOT Warning: Speed Limits Slashed To 45MPH As Winter Storm Devin Hits Philly

PennDOT slashes speed limits as Winter Storm Devin brings snow and ice chaos to Philadelphia. Read the latest updates.

International Business Times UK

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

When Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative 2024 pop single “Bed Chem” plays on the radio, and I hear the lyrics

The Conversation

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A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut Philly list − and gives zero stars to the inspectors

Working in restaurants is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing and often thankless work. So it was wonderful to see so many hardworking friends in the Philadelphia dining industry recognized at the Michelin Guide’s 2025 Northeast Cities Ceremony in Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2025.

The Conversation

The Auto Industry Won't Fall For The Fuel Economy Rug-Pull

Today on Critical Materials: the fuel economy rug pull won't fool automakers again, car companies look at side hustles and Waymo is headed to Philly.

InsideEVs

“One promoter just bailed… So we stole his PA and sold it for gas money”: The life and times of infamous Philly punk icons Ink & Dagger

With a comprehensive retrospective announced via Trust Records, and the band back in session, Don Devore returns to the Ink & Dagger storyand the “psychedelic hardcore” sound that made them

Guitar World

Phillies’ Eating Habits Prove There’s More Than One Way to Fuel a Winning Club

Bread makers? Skittles aficionados? Philly runs the gamut, showing the prevalent sports divide between healthy eaters and junk food lovers.

Sports Illustrated

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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

For most families, owning a home is the primary way to accumulate wealth and transfer that wealth to future generations.

The Conversation

Allen Iverson’s 2001 Sixers embodied Philly’s brash, gritty soul − and changed basketball culture forever

It’s unusual for a professional sports franchise to plan a yearlong celebration for a team that didn’t win a championship.

The Conversation

Ghosts’ Rebecca Wisocky Shared Why Hetty And Trevor Are ‘Perfect Foils,’ And I Love What Asher Grodman Added To Their Big Moment

The Halloween episode had a surprising moment for Hetty and Trevor.

Cinemablend

67 Meme Meaning: Does Viral Slang Have Spiritual Definition - Blessing Or Curse?

The viral '67' meme, born from a Philly rap song, has become Gen Alpha slang for shared identity and humour, sparking debate over meaning and language.

International Business Times UK

NFL Insider Gives Positive Saquon Barkley Injury Update After Star RB Hurt Groin

Saquon Barkley's groin injury cut short his big day against the Giants but there was a positive update the morning after the Eagles' win.

Sports Illustrated

We're Not Talking About It

Plus: Law and order in Philly, SCOTUS audience, Ackman drops some dough, and more...

Reason

Post your questions for Todd Rundgren

Ask the Philly singer, songwriter and Meat Loaf producer about his music, his collabs with Sparks and Robyn and more ahead of his UK tour

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Commuters have bemoaned Philly’s public transit for decades − in 1967, a librarian got the city to listen

On April 13, 1967, around 1:30 p.m., Lt. Joseph Larkin of the Philadelphia Police Department’s subway unit visited the Philadelphia High School for Girls to interview the school’s librarian, 61-year-old Miriam S. Axelrod.

We Got This Covered

The place where the U.S. Constitution was drafted is now flying a communist flag

It's controversial, to say the least.

Grocery Coupon Guide

8 Of The Best Restaurants To Eat At In “Philly”

Philadelphia’s food scene is a blend of tradition and innovation. Whether you live in the city or visit for a weekend, picking the best restaurants in Philly can turn a simple meal into a memorable experience. The city’s diverse neighborhoods and rich history shape its culinary landscape. Exploring a few…

Sports Illustrated

Todd Bowles Had Funny Cheesesteak Line About Being Philly 'Hero' for Tush Push Stance

Bowles doesn't think he's a hero in Philadelphia, unless you're talking about one place in the city in particular.

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How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s

While New York City is commonly considered the birthplace of American punk rock, just 100 miles south of the famous CBGB club where the Ramones and other early punk bands got their start is Philadelphia, which has had its own vibrant punk rock scene since at least 1974 – and…

Cycling Weekly

The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic: Here's what we know and why its return is a big deal

'For cyclists, only the Champs Élysées on the last day of the Tour matches the Philly ambiance,' says Freddie Rodriguez

The Conversation

Philly’s Puerto Rican Day Parade embodies strength of the mainland’s second-largest Boricua community

Picture this: Puerto Rican flags, referred to as “la monoestrellada” – the “one-starred” – everywhere you look. The smell of alcapurrias – if you can find them! – and other savory fritters wafting through the air. The rhythms of salsa or Bad Bunny’s trap reggaetón blasting out of speakers. Almost…

Fortune

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks CEO grew up in ‘survival mode’ selling newspapers and bean pies—now his chain sells a $12 cheesesteak every 58 seconds

Just like Gen Z, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks' millennial founder and CEO Derrick Hayes juggled multiple side gigs growing up: “I was always a hustler.”

The Independent UK

Forget Philly: Sweden’s reindeer cheesesteaks fills tourists and locals alike

Thousands gathered last week to watch the historic Kiruna Church move five kilometres east

The Conversation

Squash has been played in Philly for 125 years − a sports psychologist explains why it’s one of the city’s best-kept secrets

What sport combines the intensity of a high-wire circus act with the strategic thinking of a grand master chess match?

The Conversation

Data-driven early intervention strategies could revolutionize Philly’s approach to crime prevention

Pennsylvania spends roughly US$200,000 a year for each juvenile it incarcerates, according to a 2021 report from the bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force.

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