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Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV

The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.


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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

Opinion

Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy (And You Should Be, Too)

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Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner

Latest Stories

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Here’s Joe Biden With a Dog Named Joe Biden

You decide which Biden you like better.

OPINION: Weiss Must Step Down From Gayborhood Roles

Owens: His involvement in the D.A. scandal shouldn’t be treated lightly.

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Casey: I’m Voting Against Gorsuch for Supreme Court

He announced it today.

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Who Paid to Get Us on National Geographic’s List of Best Spring Trips?

Yay Philly and all, but …

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Khizr Khan Endorses Joe Khan in D.A. Race

The Gold Star father spoke at the DNC in Philly.

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Republicans Push to Investigate Special Election

Officials received numerous complaints on Tuesday.


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


Today’s New York Times
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The New York Times Called Our Mayor “David Kenney”

If you didn’t know, our mayor’s name is Jim.

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Lower Merion Girls Attacked While Walking to Philly Rita’s

They were trying to take advantage of Monday’s free water ice.

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D.A. Williams Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges

He was reportedly released on $50K bond.

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Pa. School Sued Over Transgender Bathroom Policy

Attorneys claim the policy violates personal privacy.

Serial Wife-Beater Terrence Howard Is Very, Very Sorry

He swears he’s a new man. Don’t believe it for a second.

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


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Write-In Candidate Wins Special Election in North Philly

The 197th District rejected the sole candidate on the ballot.

Philly Music Hall Director: We’re Not a “Sex Club”

Deborah Rose Hinchey explains her sex-positive community center.

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Seven Women Say They Were Drugged at Popular South Philly Bar

“This is awful,” says owner Avram Hornik.

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The Zitner’s Factory Might House a Weed-Growing Facility

Imagine the possibilities – but don’t get too excited.

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