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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’s 2014. Time to Stop Hazing.

Missanelli: What we can learn from Central Bucks West.

Boys of Summer Regular Sean Verdi Found Dead

It’s being ruled an apparent drug overdose.

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Mayor Slams Council Over Rejection of PGW Sale

Inky op-ed, social media campaign press his case.

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Report: SEPTA, Union Making Progress on a Deal

Could a strike be averted?

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President Obama Will Be at Temple on Sunday

He’s stumping for Tom Wolf.

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“Band of Brothers” Heroes to Get Statues

South Philly men to be immortalized in bronze.


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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Police: Student Dressed as Teletubby Steals Chinese Food

Terez Owens had quite the night on Saturday.

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WATCH: Chris Christie to Heckler: ‘Sit Down and Shut Up’

Sparring over Sandy response continues.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Comes Out As Gay

“Being gay is among the greatest gifts God has given me.”

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Council Calling SRC, Teachers Back to Bargaining Table

Every member co-sponsors resolution urging labor peace.

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Comcast Settles $50 Million Lawsuit

Customers eligible for cash, bill credits, Internet upgrades, or free movies.

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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.


ThinkFest Preview: Taney Dragons Coach Alex Rice

Lessons on how to unite the city.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Megan Slattery has her eyes on a few derby girls.

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10 Reasons Cheyney Alumni Are Suing Pa., Feds

Coard: Here’s what the federal civil rights lawsuit we filed today is about.

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Analysis: What the PGW Flop Means

Kerkstra: Energy hub, or energy flub?

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