Fresh off a historic All-Pro nod, second-year stars Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean face their ultimate test Sunday as the Birds hunt for a back-to-back Super Bowl title. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA — The air in South Philly is heavy with more than just the scent of charcoal and cheesesteaks this weekend. There is a palpable, electric tension as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers tomorrow at 4:30 PM for a high-stakes Wild Card showdown. But the biggest story in the … [Read more...]

PHILADELPHIA — It wasn't long ago that viral images of "Avoid Philly" signs and relentless national news segments about urban decay defined Philadelphia's reputation. What a difference a year makes. This morning, the narrative flipped on its head. The New York Times released its highly anticipated annual list of "52 Places to Go in 2026," placing Philadelphia squarely in the top ten—ahead of perennial favorites like Tokyo and Paris. The designation describes a city in the midst of a … [Read more...]

Just as investigators thought they had seen it all, a grisly discovery in a local neighborhood has sent shockwaves through the city. Police have uncovered even more human remains—including reports of corpses found hanging from a ceiling. MAYFAIR, PHILADELPHIA — Just when investigators thought they had uncovered the full extent of the macabre, a grisly discovery in a quiet Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood has sent fresh shockwaves through the city today. Following the recent arrest of a … [Read more...]

Center City District Restaurant Week returns this January, and let’s be honest: sometimes the $45 or $60 prix-fixe menus feel like a downgrade. You get the "chicken breast" instead of the signature dish. But not everywhere. Savvy Philly diners know that 2026’s Restaurant Week lineup has some insane value if you know where to book. We scanned the menus so you don’t have to. Here are the 5 spots where the deal is actually a steal. 1. The "Steakhouse" Loophole: Butcher and Singer The … [Read more...]

Fountain at LOVE Park It’s finally here. The year we have been talking about for a decade. 2026 is not just another year for Philadelphia; it is the Semiquincentennial (the 250th birthday of the U.S.), the host year for the MLB All-Star Game, and a host city for the FIFA World Cup. Starting this month, locals are going to see the physical transformation of the city shift into overdrive. Here is what to expect on your commute this winter as the city preps for the global spotlight. 1. … [Read more...]

If you are browsing Zillow in Philadelphia this morning, you might notice a trend: the "starter home" is disappearing from the neighborhoods where everyone wants to live. As 2026 kicks off, Philadelphia remains one of the most affordable big cities in the Northeast, but the gap between "affordable" and "desirable" is widening. With interest rates settling and the massive "2026 Semiquincentennial" boom driving speculation, home prices in key zip codes have hit new benchmarks. Here is the … [Read more...]

PHILADELPHIA — As of yesterday, January 6, 2026, the hiring landscape in Philadelphia has shifted tectonically, leaving the business community scrambling and civil rights advocates cheering. The city's newly updated Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards (FCRSS)—formerly known as "Ban the Box"—has officially taken effect, implementing what critics are calling one of the most aggressive restrictions on employer discretion in the country. While the original law merely delayed when an employer … [Read more...]

Thousands of Coaches Descend on Philly as Soccer Fever Builds CENTER CITY — The FIFA World Cup doesn't arrive in Philadelphia until June, but the soccer world is already here. This week, the Pennsylvania Convention Center plays host to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Convention, running from January 14–18. It is the largest annual gathering of soccer coaches and administrators in the nation, and its arrival in Philadelphia this January is no coincidence. Organizers are using the event to … [Read more...]

PennDOT to Begin Multi-Year Overhaul of the Girard Point Bridge SOUTH PHILADELPHIA — Drivers on I-95 should prepare for new traffic patterns starting next week. PennDOT has confirmed that the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Girard Point Bridge will officially begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The $261.5 million project is designed to extend the life of the double-decked bridge, which carries tens of thousands of vehicles daily between the airport and the sports complex. While the … [Read more...]

For the First Time in Decades, the Public Can Walk the Haunted Halls of the Ridge Spur. BROAD STREET — For years, it has been the Holy Grail for urban explorers and graffiti artists: the abandoned lower level of the Spring Garden subway station. Dark, dusty, and frozen in time, it has sat silent beneath the bustling Broad Street Line since it closed in 1989. Starting this Saturday, the silence breaks. In a surprise partnership with the Philadelphia Transit Museum, SEPTA is launching "The … [Read more...]