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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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Poll: 84% in Pa. Approve of Medical Marijuana

Recreational use supported by just 35%.

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Oprah Interviews Sandusky Son

“At bedtime, his rituals began.”

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Pa. Student Fugitive Caught After He Appeared in Paper

He willingly posed for a picture.

What Does Cisgender Mean?

Chances are you’re cisgender and didn’t even know it.

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Sugar Plant Removed Safety Device 13 Days Before Fatal Accident

CSC Sugar was fined less than $20K.

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No, an Uzi Was Not Found In a Philly School

Stop freaking out.


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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Why I’m Still Watching the World Cup

America’s gone, but there’s still great soccer to be watched.

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NE Philly Native Helped Rescue Man After Shark Attack

He previously worked in North Wildwood.

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Study Finds Intersex Fish in Delaware River

Exposure to chemical pollution is to blame.

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Remains ID’d as Philly Teens Who Disappeared in 60s

The girls’ deaths remain unsolved.

Joan Rivers Can Say Whatever the @$%* She Wants

Our take on the comedienne’s new book.

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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 President and the “N-Word”

Race and the limits of polite conversation.

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Ex-Pilot for Philly-Based Elmer’s Glue Owners Indicted

He’s charged with fraud.

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You Can’t Be Too Rich or Too Thin

Mendte: But Philly doesn’t rank well in either category.

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Please Touch Museum May Be Forced to Sell Exhibits

It’s heavily in debt.

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