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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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The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

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From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Edna Tuttleman Dies at 92

(The woman with her name on everything.)

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New Mummers Fancy Brigade Debuting This Year

But they’ll try to be as offensive as the rest.

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Major Portion of State Fracking Law Struck Down

No more drilling wherever you please.

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Tom Corbett: Literally Unbelievable

Mathis: Is the governor telling the truth about his gay rights conversion?

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Four 2014 Resolutions Philadelphia Must Make

Francis: From education and safety to media and race, Philly’s got to step it up.

WATCH: The Best Holiday Card of the Year (Again)

Ylvis, Daft Punk, and a Grown Man on a Wrecking Ball.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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The Roots Will Play Super Bowl Weekend

With some special guests.

New Mexico Passes Marriage Equality

Seventeen down 33 to go!

MCW Leads All Rookies in NBA Jersey Sales

Also in fake injuries.

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PA Gets Big Race to the Top Grant

But will Corbett reject it?!

TONIGHT: Holiday Songs in a Dead Language

William Way’s yuletide Latin Extravaganza and more.

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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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Someone Was Struck By a SEPTA Train in Old City (UPDATED)

Westbound, Market St. Line.

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Read Ed Rendell’s Favorite 5th Grade Essay of the Year

Eddie picks a winner from the Main Line.

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Urban Outfitters’s Denim Tutu Is too Edgy for Goldman Sachs

But what isn’t?

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Methodist Pastor Defrocked Following Gay Wedding

First a suspension, now this.

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