One of the pope’s best friends works in Spain. They often talk cars.
Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips, and once searched for a teddy bear…
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How Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino transformed from wiseguy to Instagram influencer as part of the "MobTube" subculture. Plus, why residents say Lemon Hill FIFA festivities are causing major problems.
The Philly bars that keep secret stashes of Chartreuse
Where to find French Chartreuse-based cocktails in Philadelphia, as well as cocktails made with a Philly dupe of the increasingly rare liqueur.
FIFA Fan Festival will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment, at the expense of neighbors, local groups say
Lemon Hill and Faimount neighbors are grappling with traffic and parking chaos, as the FIFA Fan Festival takes place in their backyards during the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia.
IBX and Highmark want to cut costs by moving more outpatient care to surgery centers
Independence Blue Cross and Highmark have new policies meant to cut healthcare costs for employers by moving procedures out of high-cost hospitals outpatient departments.
Teaching an old don new tricks: How ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino went from wiseguy to influencer
For decades, Joey Merlino was one of Philly’s most infamous figures. Then Joe “Lil Snuff” Perri handed him a mic and a second act. Now they’re selling cheesesteaks and busting…
Fans celebrate ahead of the first Wold Cup match in Philly
Waves of yellow, red, and blue paraded down Center City and into the area surrounding the Philadelphia Museum of Art to celebrate the World Cup.
Phillies’ bats come alive with 17 hits, bullpen hangs on in 9-8 win over the Brewers
One night after being one-hit by Jacob Misiorowski, the Phillies pounded out 17 hits but had to sweat out a late charge by Milwaukee.
Jalen Brunson pours in 45 points as Knicks close out Spurs for first NBA title since 1973
Villanova alumni Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges were the Knicks' three leading scorers in the series clincher.
Pennsylvania State Police just issued hundreds of tickets to enforce a new ban on handheld cell phone use while driving
Pennsylvania State Police gave out nearly 700 tickets after a yearlong warning period ended.