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executive editor @phillymag.com // THE EAGLES OF HEART MOUNTAIN (2021) // came in third on Jeopardy once but actually played pretty well

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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

If you're looking to argue about something other than state-sanctioned murder and the total collapse of post-World War II norms, @phillymag.com just released its 25 Most Philly Athletes list, to which one commenter replied "this is maybe the worst list I've ever seen."

01.03.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

that's the spirit

01.03.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

If you're looking to argue about something other than state-sanctioned murder and the total collapse of post-World War II norms, @phillymag.com just released its 25 Most Philly Athletes list, to which one commenter replied "this is maybe the worst list I've ever seen."

01.03.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

just thinking about being on the floor when that drops for the first time makes me wistful for a time we’ll never have

01.03.2026 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m gonna flip this on its head a bit and say Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s β€œRain on Me” would be considered a β€œSince U Been Gone” level classic if it wasn’t released in May 2020.

01.03.2026 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

The Washington Post laid off every single one of its Middle East correspondents three weeks ago, a terrible decision then and one with global and humanitarian consequences today

28.02.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

The conclusion of @phillymag.com's 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time countdown is finally here. So ... who did we miss?

27.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 10

It also totally undercuts republicansβ€˜ arguments for the need to fund DHS, it’s almost like they didn’t think this through at all

28.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whatever you think of some of its agencies, starting a war while DHS is shutdown is certainly an interesting choice

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Bus with Student Driver sign.

Bus with Student Driver sign.

(teen texting 70 of his friends)

"my dad gave me the keys tonight. pick u up soon."

27.02.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThis man is dying. Like and subscribe!”

27.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1026    πŸ” 126    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 21
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Philadelphia Magazine Nominated for Two 2026 National Magazine Awards The magazine was recognized for its April 2025 feature on the cheesesteak, as well as in the category of general excellence, by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

that's right

27.02.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can think of probably 10 coaches off the top of my head that I'd include before Jay Wright

I'm also a Saint Joe's grad so maybe that's part of it lol

27.02.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon Scouting America says it’s keeping its new name and preserving its service to the 200,000 girls who participate in its programs following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement it’s altering se...

Scouts are supposed to help other people at all times. If the national organization targets trans people, it will fall short of its own moral code the way it did when it excluded gay kids or allowed rampant sex abuse to occur apnews.com/article/scou...

27.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

stay tuned for Sonny's appearance next week!

27.02.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, we considered him. He's on the long list.

27.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We were initially going to do this as a sidebar but didn't have space!

27.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

legit a good list, the top six especially

i was ready to be mad but i was pleasantly surprised

27.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"unexpectedly ok" is what we aim for here at Philadelphia Magazine

27.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

thanks! And it's funny I was watching the game last night and thinking the same thing

27.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure many people will find a way!

27.02.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really wonderful list, thoughtful and considered and passionate. Just hope we can get a sequel list with the non-athlete Philly sports figures: Harry Kalas, Buddy Ryan, Gritty/Phanatic, Harvey Pollack, John Chaney, Howard + Spike, the woman who rapped along with Freeway's "What We Do"...

27.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Dude that’s next week!

27.02.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Stay tuned next week for the Most Quintessentially Philly Sports Moments, our ranking of the coaches, characters, and other icons who inhabit the Philly sports universe, and a list of the dozens of other athletes we considered but didn't make the list. Two small hints:

27.02.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

The conclusion of @phillymag.com's 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time countdown is finally here. So ... who did we miss?

27.02.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 10

immediate click. Love Brian.

27.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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making me have to drop the Petrie section of my bookcase

27.02.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

i need one of our corporate overlords to see this because I got two kids who need a college education

27.02.2026 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

if someone is genuinely offering this I'm about bask in some generational wealth

10 miles in the first 70 minutes, then luxuriate with a beer and taco an hour for the next day

I would do this for, like, a thousand bucks

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