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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

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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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From the Archives: Our Exit Interview with Chuck Barris

The Lower Merion native spoke with us in 2003.

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Ellen DeGeneres Is Shutting Down Walnut Street Wednesday

We’re not sure what to expect – but we’ve got a few ideas.

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Feds Set to Charge Seth Williams With Corruption

Officials announced charges at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

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Joe Piscopo May Actually Run for N.J. Governor

But he wants to run as an independent, so: Good luck!


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?


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School District Could Save $600M Through Repair Program

Officials plan to update old boilers, lighting, thermostats and more.

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Penn Study: Arts Improve Well-Being in Poorer Neighborhoods

At least in New York City, per a new report.

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Pa. House Passes Another Cop Shooting Bill

It would limit the naming of officers involved in deadly shootings.

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The City Wants to Put an End to Its Electric Vehicle Parking Program

We hope you didn’t just buy a Nissan Leaf.

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10 Things Philadelphians Love to Hate

Jay Leno’s chin, for starters. Your date probably hates these too.

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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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State Rep From Philly Wants to Drug-Test His Peers

“It puts the fear of God in everybody.”

BTA Test

Submit your nomination for the best K-8 teacher in the Greater Philadelphia area. The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 donation to their school […]

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Report: Philly Is One of the Unhappiest Cities

But at least we beat … Akron?

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Philly Accountant Says Trump Hat Got Him Kicked Out of a Bar

And now people are boycotting the bar.

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