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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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10 Philly Connections to the JFK Assassination

Philadelphia is forever tied to that dark day 50 years ago in Dallas.

Weekend Roundup: Gay Bowl XIV, Bearlesque and More

What to do in gay Philadelphia this weekend.

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Comcast In the Running to Merge with Time Warner

Just when you thought they couldn’t become any more powerful.

WATCH: Nick Foles and Chip Kelly Mic’d Up

Audio proof that these guys like to *run*, dammit.

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Was Nurse Shortage Really to Blame in Laporshia Massey’s Death?

Father may have been negligent as well.

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The Inquirer’s Front Page The Day After Kennedy’s Death

50 years ago, tomorrow.


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.


10 Totally Handsome Men Born as Women [NSFW]

A must-see list of successful, super-studly (and oh-so-hairy!) trans men has been making the rounds around the Web this week, and it’s beyond enthralling. Not […]

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Nate Allen Prefers Tackling Pigs to Humans

Just another Philadelphia Eagle getting violent with animals!

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Everybody Loves J-Law

Lazor: But she’s not the only reason to see the Hunger Games sequel.

How Paul Levy Created Center City

Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown is due, in large part, to the vision of one man. So why is Center City District’s Paul Levy still not satisfied?

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A New Life for the Old Boyd Theatre

An entertainment entrepreneur wants to transform Center City’s most storied cinema into a modern movie eatery. So why are some people yelling “Cut!”?

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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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There Will Be No SEPTA Trolley Service in Center City This Sunday

You’re gonna have to take the El.

The Death of the Funeral Business

Over the summer, my 98-year-old Aunt Elizabeth passed away, after a long, full life. In the wake (heh) of her memorial service, I got a […]

PLAYDAR: Recalling a Better Britney

G Philly’s resident DJ reflects on 2003’s “In the Zone” album.

Heidi Hamels Is More Than Just Mrs. Cole Hamels

Heidi Hamels will hate the way this story begins. But this is where her story must begin, because without it, the farm girl never becomes […]

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