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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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UPDATE: Police Have Arrested Jeremiah Jakson for the Murder of Laura Araujo

Charged with murder, robbery, theft and related offenses.

Woman Crush Wednesday

2 Queer Brown Jawns author Evan shares her lady crushes.

Sargent Ruled Competent to Stand Trial

He is accused of murdering a trans woman last year in Strawberry Mansion

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SS United States Could Be Moving to Brooklyn

Another group wants to move it to Chester.

Queerstion of the Week

What does it mean when there is an * after the word “trans?”

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SEPTA Trolleys Won’t Run Downtown for Half of August

They’re calling it the ‘Trolley Tunnel Blitz.’


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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Phillies, Eagles in Top-50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises

But the Eagles are last in the NFC East.

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Staphmeal Blogger Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

Needs a scooter.

“Pray the Gay Away” Pastor Accused of Molesting Teen Boy

More on Duane Youngblood.

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UPDATE: Nutter Praises UIL for Not Pulling Out of PGW Sale

And lets everyone know whose court the ball is in.

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Judge Slaps Down Nutter Appeal on Lap Dance Tax

The city loses out on $900,000.

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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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Everyone In Journalism Has an Agenda

Smith: We should be more up-front about it — because it’s a good one.

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Legislative Leaders’ Crimes Commemorated at Capitol

The state introduces plaques for convicted lawmakers.

Best Gay Nude Beaches 2014

Only one within driving distance made the cut.

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The 10 Idiots You Meet Every Year at the Beach

Mendte: From Beach DJs to Muskrat Trappers, these are the jerks we all grudgingly tolerate down the shore.

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