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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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“It Gets Better” Open House at Kimmel Center

The first public event of the weeklong residency.

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Ex-Penn Prof Who Killed Wife Must Pay $124M

Jury hits Rafael Robb’s pockets hard.

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Sunoco Announces $2.5B Pa. Pipeline Project

It will connect the Marcellus Shale and Marcus Hook.

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Zooballoon Gets Third Life, Will Return in 2015

It’s the second time this year it’s been saved.

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WATCH: Ramsey on AC360

Philly’s police commissioner went on CNN last night.

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Meet Almost-Congressman Brendan Boyle

The young new member of Philly’s D.C. delegation talks unions, bipartisanship and grassroots politicking.


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.


ThinkFest Preview: William Hite

The schools chief has a bold plan to drag urban education into the modern age.

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Kidnapping Suspect Has Prior Convictions

Delvin Barnes was found guilty of assault and false imprisonment in 2006.

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Carlesha Freeland-Gaither Found Alive

A suspect has been taken into custody.

Two Women Beat By a Mob of Teenagers in Northeast Philadelphia for Walking Arm-In-Arm

It’s been nearly two months since the much-talked-about gay-bashing that took place in Center City on September 11th. The  assailants were arrested, now awaiting trial and […]

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Older Workers Targeted in IGM Buyout Offer

Newspapers seeking to reduce costs.

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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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Another Fattah Ally Pleads Guilty

Thomas Lindenfeld admitted to wire fraud in court today.

Denice Frohman Performs With Andrew Lipke at World Café Live

An blending of indie rock, classical music, and spoken-word rhymes.

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Philly Man Accused of Beating Dogs With Bricks

It happened in August.

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Kaboni Savage Soldier Gets 40 Years in Firebombing

Six died in the attack.

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