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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

Latest Stories

Hey, Gayborhood Drag Queens, It’s Time To Up Your Game

I’m starting to get bored.

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Inky Wants to Dig into McCaffery’s Finances

Seeks a closer look at whether justice acted ethically and lawfully.

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New York Mayor Won’t Take Ed Rendell’s Bait

“I offer only peace and love to the City of Brotherly Love.”

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Fox Anchor Suggests Mo’Ne Davis Take Up “Female Friendly” Sport

Um, dude: She struck six batters out in her last appearance.

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WATCH: Andy Reid Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Part of a fund-raiser for ALS research.

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There’s One (Big) Problem With Amtrak at City Hall

Smith: It sounds like a great idea. But there’s this little engineering issue …


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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Report: Inky Tried Charging $60,000 to Run Elie Wiesel Ad

That’s as much as the NYT charges — but without as many readers to see the ad.

WATCH: The Haircut That Changed My Life

A local Sikh man says a trip to the salon gave him the courage to come out.

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Will State Pass Its Own Cig Tax?

While Harrisburg dithers on Philly request, a new movement emerges.

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Fumo, Beasley and Tactical Surprise

Dispatch from the A.C. Air Show.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Christie Wants Summit on Atlantic City’s Future

“No doubt Atlantic City faces real challenge.”

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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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The Pope Himself Says He’ll Come to Philly

But the Vatican … hasn’t confirmed.

Another PA Business Denies Lesbian Brides

The Cake Pros made its decision after a “long talk with Jesus.”

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Dilworth Plaza Will Re-Open in September

Renovations to be unveiled in three-day celebration.

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Man Killed Outside Anti-Violence Concert

Argument leads to fatality at “Peace Awareness Benefit Concert.”

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