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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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What Obama Said at David Cohen’s Last Night

Jewish jokes! Obamacare jokes!

PA Gay Marriage Case Could Be Headed to the Supreme Court

Exciting news from Philly Mag news reporter Simon van Zuylen-Wood: This morning, a federal judge in Harrisburg refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging PA’s anti-gay-marriage […]

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The State of Marriage Equality

Updated infographic shows progress.

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Flyers Find a Winning Identity

Have you noticed? The Sixers aren’t the only team surprising us in South Philly.

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PA Gay Marriage Suit Could Be Headed to Supreme Court

Big news today.

Waitress Refused Tip Because of Her Lesbian “Lifestyle”

She got a nasty note instead.


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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Did Healthcare.gov Just Tell Me to Screw Myself?

Larry Mendte’s harrowing journey through the bowels of the Affordable Care Act.

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David Lynch Coming to Philadelphia

A retrospective at PAFA.

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booyah!

Hingston: Cinderella is a fine role model. Really.

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The 5 Top Solar Energy Users in Philadelphia

Hint: The Swedes are winning.

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United Airlines to Fly Out of Atlantic City

Jersey Shore comeback or spitting into the wind?

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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.


Best of the Gayborhood

Just in time for Friday: Our choice for Best Bartender

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Rocky Steps Driver in Holding Cell

Awaiting charges.

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A Train Derailed in Philly This Morning

Nicetown no more.

The Piazza Rink Will Use Synthetic Ice

Like skating on world’s biggest cutting board.

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