• WSJ: Philadelphia Eagles Fan, Military Vet Turns Eagles Wins and Other NFL Games Into Parody Songs

    WSJ: Philadelphia Eagles Fan, Military Vet Turns Eagles Wins and Other NFL Games Into Parody Songs

    Each week during the NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles fan Robert Williams Jr. recaps the games by writing a parody of a popular song, writes Xavier Martinez for The Wall Street Journal. Growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, Williams often listened to famed parody songwriter “Weird Al” Yankovic, sang at church with his mother, and rooted…

  • Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars

    Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars

    With America in the midst of a loneliness epidemic, music has proven to be a great way to reduce cortisol and increase positivity, writes Annemarie Dooling for Eater Philly. Listening to music — coupled with great cocktails and nice vibes — can be a great in helping address loneliness, social isolation, and boost connections. Thankfully,…

  • PHILADELPHIA Today’s Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Posts Our Readers Loved Most

    PHILADELPHIA Today’s Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Posts Our Readers Loved Most

    PHILADELPHIA Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on a year filled with stories that resonated across the city, from big moments that shaped Philadelphia to everyday wins in neighborhoods throughout the region. The stories highlighted…

  • What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade

    What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade

    As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in welcoming in the new year. 2026 will be no different. Here is all you need to know about the 2026 Mummers Parade. When Is the Mummers Parade? The Mummers Parade…

  • Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity

    Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity

    The Mummers Parade, which has been an annual New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901, has a rich history. From the very beginning, the parade has had ties to Broad Street. But how did that connection begin, and how has it remained so strong more than 100 years later? H. Bart McHugh, a newspaper…

  • Philadelphia is One of the Best NFL Markets, See Where It Ranks

    Philadelphia is One of the Best NFL Markets, See Where It Ranks

    As an exclusive partner of the NFL, members of the Verizon team are often in attendance at dozens of games throughout the season. For West Wilson, who recently attended three NFL games on the same Sunday, the size of the team’s market does not equate to anything compared to the popularity of the league itself,…

  • Here Are Some of the Best BYOBs in Philadelphia

    Here Are Some of the Best BYOBs in Philadelphia

    Philadelphia is far from short on BYOBs, but there are several throughout the city that also double as some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Pietramala in Northern Liberties, while a vegan restaurant, will make you forget such a thing with its cozy dining room. Little Fish in Queen Village…

  • Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901

    Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901

    The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century book series, edited by Carolyn T. Adams, Howard Gillette Jr., Andrew Heath, Charlene Mires, and Jean R. Soderlund, celebrates the role Philadelphia has as the nation’s…

  • Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025

    Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025

    Philadelphia made Zillow’s list of the most popular real estate markets of 2025 and was the only large city included among the predominantly midsize markets, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The majority of locations on the list fall within a population range of roughly 100,000 to 300,000 residents, making No. 19 Philadelphia a…

  • PhilaPort CEO Jeff Theobald Announces June 2026 Retirement

    PhilaPort CEO Jeff Theobald Announces June 2026 Retirement

    Jeff Theobald, who has been the CEO and executive director of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for nearly a decade, has announced his 2026 retirement, according to a Port of Philadelphia report. Theobald plans to officially retire from his role on June 30, 2026. Upon his arrival to the post in 2016, Theobald has led…

  • Free Library’s Most-Borrowed Books of the Year Includes Those Written By Authors With Philly Roots

    Free Library’s Most-Borrowed Books of the Year Includes Those Written By Authors With Philly Roots

    The Free Library of Philadelphia has shared its most-borrowed books of the year list, and the top book was written by an author with Philadelphia roots, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. That top book is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a professor at Temple University. The novel is set in the Adirondacks,…

  • The Philly Goat Project Celebrates Sixth Annual ‘Christmas Tree-Cycle’

    The Philly Goat Project Celebrates Sixth Annual ‘Christmas Tree-Cycle’

    For the sixth consecutive year, the Philly Goat Project will be putting together its “Christmas Tree-Cycle,” writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. The “Christmas Tree-Cycle” turns used live Christmas trees into snacks for goats, and wood chips to cover trails in parks and community gardens throughout Philadelphia.  “Most people don’t get to see where their recycling…

  • These Philadelphia Christmas-Themed Bars Offer Festive Escape into World of Holiday Splendor

    These Philadelphia Christmas-Themed Bars Offer Festive Escape into World of Holiday Splendor

    Philadelphia is home to several Christmas-themed bars that create a self-contained world of holiday splendor, complete with elaborate decorations, a festive holiday soundtrack, cozy drinks, and delicious bites to match, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Tinsel is nestled inside a 100-year-old former jewelry shop in Midtown Village. This kitschy charming pop-up concept is open…

  • Meet the Philly Artist Responsible For Designing the ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Cover

    Meet the Philly Artist Responsible For Designing the ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Cover

    This year’s “A Philly Special Christmas” album has been very popular due to the musical talents it showcases from some of the city’s favorite Philadelphia Eagles players. The album features songs from the likes of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata. However, another person who deserves just as much love and praise for her…

  • These Are the 10 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia, According to One Viral Food Video

    These Are the 10 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia, According to One Viral Food Video

    Philadelphia is one of America’s great bakery cities, shaped by generations of Italian, Jewish, Amish, and immigrant baking traditions. From cannoli counters in South Philly to vegan donut shops and Reading Terminal Market staples, there’s no shortage of places claiming “the best.” A recent food video took a swing at ranking the city’s top bakeries.…

  • Here Are the Best Spas in Philadelphia to Fulfill Your Relaxation Needs

    Here Are the Best Spas in Philadelphia to Fulfill Your Relaxation Needs

    Philadelphia has several great spa options, whether you’re looking for message therapy, facial treatments, or other beauty services, writes Marilyn Sanders for PhillyBite Magazine. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is located on the 57th floor, and provides the ultimate luxury experience. It is the only Philadelphia spa to receive five stars from Forbes.…

  • 10-Year-Old Boy Severely Burned in Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash Finally Returns Home

    10-Year-Old Boy Severely Burned in Northeast Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash Finally Returns Home

    Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, the 10-year-old boy who was severely burned after a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, has finally returned home after almost a year of surgeries and rehabilitation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Family, friends, classmates, teachers, and neighbors were all there recently to help welcome the boy home. The young boy’s…

  • Rare Copy of Emancipation Proclamation Signed By Abraham Lincoln To Be Auctioned

    Rare Copy of Emancipation Proclamation Signed By Abraham Lincoln To Be Auctioned

    There are just 27 known copies remaining of the only authorized and printed edition of the Emancipation Proclamation’s full text signed by President Abraham Lincoln and one of them is going on auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rare copies, known as the Leland-Broker broadside, will be sold by British auction house…