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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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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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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.


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?


The Sharp Left Turn in Philly’s D.A. Race

Are we still the same city that elected Lynne Abraham four times in a row?

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Pier Finally Replaces Coaster Destroyed During Sandy

It is called Hydrus.

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Happy Spring! Here Are Two Free Treats

Water ice and ice cream – a great combo.

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Philly’s Largest Cinco de Mayo Festival Canceled

Organizers cited a widespread fear stemming from ICE raids.

Do They Still Make Republicans Like Tom Ridge?

More important: Do they still make Democracies like America?

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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.


Best Thing This Week: Weather Sommelier Chris Sowers

What goes best with 18 inches of wet, gloppy snow?

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SEPTA Proposes New Fare Hikes

The price of tokens could rise by 20 cents.

LGBTQ&A: Ashley Coleman

We chat with the outspoken queer businesswoman of color.

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State-Funded Anti-Abortion Group Sues Pa. Auditor General

Real Alternatives has a five-year, $30 million contract with the state.

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