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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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18 Super Bowl Sex, Drug Arrests Made

The alleged scheme sounds similar to the one that got John Bolaris.

A Valentine’s Party for Marriage Recognition

The Equality Forum’s V-Day fundraiser.

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City Council May Ban Cash Gifts

Bill would nix cash gifts to city employees.

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Franklin Institute to Hold MacGyver Night

Museum to hold event as part of ‘Science After Hours.’

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Lawmaker: Give Horse Racing Money to Schools

Montco State Rep. wants to divert money from race horse fund.

Philly Drag Queen Starring in CBS’s Blue Bloods

Mimi Imfurst’s episode airs tomorrow night.


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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All the Bars from My 20s are Closed

Miller: Has Philly changed? Or is it me?

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Local Baseball Team Names Adorable Bat Dog

Eventually, ‘Rookie’ will retrieve bats and balls for the Trenton Thunder.

11 Ways to Improve Your Kid’s Public School

1. Fix something old. Greenfield Elementary mom Christina Stasiuk led an effort to overhaul the outdated library that included parent-volunteer redecorating; a remodel with “reading […]

Ways Parents Can Fix Schools

Four Philadelphia Schools That Work

Science Leadership Academy: A partnership between the school district and the Franklin Institute, Center City’s SLA is proof that a strong outside collaborator can help produce strong results.

Fix Philadelphia’s Schools

Darrell Clarke The City Council prez talks frequently about how dire the current fiscal crisis is—even though he, more than any other city official, is […]

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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.


Colleges Get $5 Million for Philly Water Quality

Studies to take place at four local colleges and the University of New Hampshire.

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Idea! Cheaper, More Frequent Regional Rail

Smith: It could become possible as soon as next year. Will SEPTA seize the day?

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Hundreds Vomited into Buckets on Cruise

Almost 700 sickened by virus on cruise ship docked in New Jersey.

DO THIS: WCU’s AIDS Benefit and Cabaret

If you are a Philadelphia-area showtunes fan looking to support a good cause, you’re in luck. This year marks the 14th anniversary of West Chester University’s (WCU) AIDS […]

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