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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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I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Women Who Work at Hobby Lobby

Palan: What the SCOTUS decision means for them, right now.

Arthur Is a Hurricane;
Flooding Could Hit Region

A soggy holiday weekend approaches.

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Christie Vetoes Gun Legislation

Bill would’ve restricted gun magazines to no more than 10 rounds.

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Penn State Forms Abuse Task Force

Comes after study shows campus leads nation in abuse reports.

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Budget Omnibus: Pa. House Passes Cig Tax

Corbett may veto broader budget; Wolf weighs in with his own priorities.

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Joel Embiid May Not Play for the Sixers This Season

But he’s already a good teammate.


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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Poll: Ben Franklin Is Your Favorite Pennsylvanian

And it’s not even close.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Wafiyyah Packer names her crushes.

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UPDATE: Feltonville Food Truck Explosion Injures 13

Five remain in critical condition.

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Will Hurricane Arthur Ruin Independence Day?

AccuWeather says it’ll be a close call.

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Philly-Based Group Sues Universities for Speech Restrictions

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education says university codes squelch First Amendment.

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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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Here’s the Woman Who Locked 5 Kids in Her SUV

Meet Karin Thompson.

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Crisis May Result in New PA Immigration Center

Thousands of children heading north; some of them are ending up in Pennsylvania.

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The Men’s Rights Movement Isn’t an SNL Sketch

Francis: But it should be. About the The first International Conference on Men’s Issues.

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Does Philly Need to Make Parking Harder to Become a “Green City?”

More voices call for parking hike, for revenue and environmental reasons.

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