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The Great Philly Sports Fan Evolution

We dig analytics. We’ve championed new voices in sports media. And we’ve embraced — gasp! — the power of positivity. Here’s how we’re changing the narrative about what it means to be a sports fan in this town.

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7 Jason Kelce Side Hustles

You never know where Jason Kelce’s going to pop up.

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Jason Kelce’s Most Iconic Fashion Moments

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Jason Kelce’s Most Memorable Hairstyles: A Timeline

From man bun to mullet, from beard to blond (remember that?), Jason Kelce’s glorious mane has had its moments.

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Goodbye to Wonderland Pier, Ocean City’s Old-School Amusement Park

Plus: Philadelphians in Paris and Riverdale, a parakeet in Chinatown, and an Italian smoke show over Center City.

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After Collapse, I-95 Fully Reopens This Week

All four southbound lanes reopened this morning, and the northbound will reopen Friday morning.

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Philly Today: Wilma Theater Is Winning a Tony!

And just like that, Philly circa 2024 is an EGOT town.

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Philly Today: What If Another Texas City Surpasses Philly’s Population?

10 thoughts on being (eventually) overtaken by San Antonio. Plus, a fire in New Jersey smokes out the Walt Whitman, a viral dance-off and the mayor’s ruling on remote working.

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10 New Books by Philly Authors to Read This Summer

Add these new novels by local authors to your reading list.

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Punxsutawney Phil Is Hiding a Weird, Dark Secret

Revelations of groundhog progeny lead to questions about the strange misogyny within the mythology.

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Two Indie-Rock Lifers Explore Boredom and Madness in New Jersey in New Graphic Novel

Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females and Joe Steinhardt of Don Giovanni Records explore Garden State despair in Merriment.

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Neighbors Sue to Halt Massive FDR Park Renovation

The $250 million project is already underway, but critics worry about the environmental impact.

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Philly Today: An A.I. Expert Came to Town and Said We’re All Going to Die

John Sherman believes humankind could be completely wiped out in two to 10 years.

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To Know the Soul of Eagles Fans, You Need to See Their Bootleg Tees

Bootleg shirts are the purest window into fan psyche. Dan McQuade’s collection spans more than 30 years, he’s showing it off at a one-night art show this week.

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Nolan Patrick, Cursed Flyers Phenom, Subject of Retirement Reports

Also: Bradley Cooper’s high-school reunion, Philly makes an uncredited cameo in Hulu holiday movie, and a huge night for Embiid and Maxey.