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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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Why a GOP Senate Will Be Good for America

Mendte: Hope and change at last!

Philanthropy Friday

Elicia Gonzales on Philly’s Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative.

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Slender Man Is Most Popular Costume in Pa., Apparently

The top candy: Good & Plenty.

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Christie, Protester Discuss Fallout From Latest ‘Shut Up’ Incident

Both are making the rounds, scoring points.

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What Guys Don’t Get About Street Harassment

Mathis: Men, let’s restrain ourselves a bit, OK?

Temple Reaches Four-Year Agreement With Faculty Union

Profs could see salaries rise as much as 12.5 percent during contract’s span.


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.


Former Ambassador Joe Torsella and FringeArts’s Nick Stuccio on Friendship

PM: You guys have both had successful careers. Joe, you launched the Constitution Center and were recently an ambassador to the U.N. Nick, you founded […]

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Eric Frein Captured, Manhunt Over

He spent more than a month in the woods while authorities searched for him.

Madonna’s Bedtime Stories Turns 20

A look back at its career-defining legacy.

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State Sen. Washington Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

She avoided jail time with the plea.

Riding With Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey

Time: 3 p.m. Day: Monday. Location: PPD Car 1. A conversation with Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey can take unpredictable turns, like the hard right his […]

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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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Seventh-Grader Charged With Making Bomb Threats

Threats were made at school this year.

Boxers Opening Today in the Gayborhood

A new gay sports bar.

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Philadelphia City Council Passes Hate Crimes Bill

It passed unanimously.

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It’s Mischief Night (Which Is What We Call It Here)

We only use that term in this area!

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