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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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Fort Lee Mayor Attending State of the Union

See? Wasn’t Bridgegate worth it after all?

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Pennsylvania Could Become Ground-Zero in Union Fight

Bill would end state practice of deducting union dues from public employee checks.

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Feds Drop Case Against “Uncle Joe” Ligambi

After two trials, they’re giving up on convicting the reputed mob boss.

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Report: Comcast, Charter Near Deal on Time-Warner

Comcast would get New York, North Carolina, and New England markets for cable.

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Corbett Tries to Save Voter ID Requirements

Asks court to reconsider its ruling overturning the law.

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Google Wants to Know: Why Is Pennsylvania So Haunted?

Autocomplete offers revealing insights about the state.


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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The Week: Chris Christie Will Keep His Job—For Now

But not because of his popularity.

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Feds Investigating Penn State’s Handling of Sex Assault Reports

Inquiry independent of Sandusky allegations.

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[UPDATE] Miranda Charged With Funneling Money to Sister

Hired a ghost employee as part of alleged scheme.

Trans Woman Outed By Journalist, Commits Suicide

A Philly trans educator weighs in on the Grantland Dr. V controversy.

The Craziest Car Accident Photo You’ll See This Year

Yes, there was alcohol involved, say police.

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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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Guv Candidate Unveils “Legalize Marijuana” Billboard

John Hanger makes it the centerpiece of his campaign.

The All-Time Best Grammy Duets

Beyoncé and Tina, Elton and Eminem and more.

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Lawsuit Filed in Fire Escape Fatality

Claims the landlord was negligent.

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National Journal: Can A Woman Beat Corbett?

“Keystone State voters have never elected a female governor or sent a woman to the U.S. Senate.”

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