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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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Just Whom Is Bruce Springsteen Trying to Impress?

Hingston: Certainly not French minister of culture Fleur Pellerin.

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Bars Used to Be Closed on Election Day in Pa.

Celebrate your freedom to vote today — and then to head to the bars afterward.

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NYC Mayor Threatens Comcast Merger

He’s not officially opposed, but his concerns could prove problematic.

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It’s Election Day

Here’s where to vote, how to complain about it, and how to share it on social media.

ThinkFest Preview: Amy Gutmann and Jim Gardner

The legendary anchor will interview Penn’s president on the school’s next decade.

Man Crush Monday

Rick Naughton on Philly’s own Dr. McDreamy and other local catches.


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.


Nathaniel Popkin and Diana Lind on Architecture

NATHANIEL: The Athenaeum made both of our lists of favorite buildings in Philadelphia. What is it you like about it? DIANA: The Athenaeum is like […]

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Dottie Sandusky Lashes Out Against Happy Valley Documentary

“Jerry is not a pedophile,” she writes.

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Five Predictions for Tomorrow’s Election

Freind: And what it will mean for the future of the country and the state.

Tom Wolf Will Use Tax Dollars to Pay for “Gender Experimentation”

A warning from ACTION of PA.

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Tuesday’s Big Election Winner? Pat Toomey

Pennsylvana’s Republican senator could see his clout grow.

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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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Family Hires Pathologist to Investigate Deaths of Cooper CEO, His Wife

John and Joyce Sheridan died after a pre-dawn arson.

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Wife-Killing Former Penn Prof Faces Civil Suit

Rafael Robb was convicted of his wife’s 2006 death.

Philly-Based Poet Shares Story of Being Queer in the Middle East

You’ll count your blessings after reading Nalla’s “Faces.”

John Bolaris and Stu Bykofsky on Gossip

The Story That Won’t Go Away VICTOR: Stu, what were your first gossip items about John? JOHN: I lied about my age. But I had […]

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