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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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About that Epic Ferrick-Gym Dust-Up

Smith: Why we’ll never solve the public school problem on Twitter.

In Case You Missed It

Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera duet on The Voice

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Corbett: Landlords Shouldn’t Discriminate Against Gays… But

He’s still against gay marriage.

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State Supreme Court Strikes Down Megan’s Law, But Don’t Worry

The legislature already made the needed fixes.

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The Original Charles Peruto Has Died

High-profile attorney had a flair for the dramatic.

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Edward Snowden Is a Hero

Mathis: He revealed NSA secrets. But he’s no traitor.


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.


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Hall & Oates Appreciation Day: Philly artist Mutlu on what it’s like to work with the duo.

“Living It”

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Hall & Oates Appreciation Day: “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”

Howard: An existential crisis brought on by a hip-hop sample.

Out PA Politicians Score at Fancy NYC Fundraisers

Brian Sims and Mike Fleck rack up.

Delta Issues “H8GAYS” Boarding Pass

File this one under “Big Oops.”

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Hall & Oates Appreciation Day

Spikol: John Oates sings the National Anthem at the World Series

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

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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Coming Soon: Less Access to Philadelphia Library E-Books

New policies are announced.

Trangender Performers and Drag Kings Join Mummers Parade

More on this year’s larger LGBT showing.

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Bradley Cooper is a GQ Cover Boy

He’s purty, and maybe smarter than you think.

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Hall & Oates Appreciation Day: “Maneater”

’80s dad-rock had to come from somewhere.

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