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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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A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
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SEPTA’s Trolley Tunnel in Center City Has Reopened

Had been shut down several weeks for maintenance.

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Taney Wins in Dramatic Final Inning

Dragons score twice in 6th for victory.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Report: Atlantic City May Have Just 6 Casinos by 2017

So says a Deutsche Bank forecast.

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Comcast Faces California Scrutiny of Merger

State utility commission says it will file its review with the FCC.

Dancers Turn SEPTA Into a “Voguing Train”

SEPTA gets sassy.

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Taney Dragons Dominate in LLWS Opener

Mo’Ne Davis pitched a complete game shutout.


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.


What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Ho-modes of Transportation edition

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Ferguson and America’s Never-Healing Race Wound

Kruger: America has a serious problem with police treatment of people of color. This needs to stop immediately.

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Johnny Doc Deposition Won’t Be Sealed

The state superior court rules.

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Go Taney Little Leaguers!

Philly’s team in the Little League World Series begins play today.

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Stupidest Idea Ever

But, hey, it’s working.

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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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Freak Boutique bows out, the Big Gay Boat Party, and more.

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Hundreds of Chickens Were Loose on a Delaware Road

A tractor trailer overturned.

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Kacie McDonnell Is Leaving Fox 29

She’s headed to Kansas City.

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Massive Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Cherry Hill

Tens of millions in bogus bills, say Feds.

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