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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

Latest Stories

Katie McGinty Approached on Senate Run

But Joe Sestak trying to attract Democratic support. And Pat Toomey might be America’s luckiest Republican.

News

South Street Headhouse Chair Resigns; Investigation Under Way

“Legal matters involve the misappropriation of SSHD funds,” Headhouse officials say.

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3 Philly Lessons From Pope Francis’ Ecuador Visit

The crowds, the weather, the pope himself all present challenges.

VIDEO: Weedney Houston Performs Throughout Gayborhood

“The greatest drug of all just happens to be weed.”

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Rich Negrin: My Day Begins and Ends with Gun Violence

A day in the life of Philadelphia’s managing director.

McNabb Arrested for DUI in Arizona

Police say he rear-ended another car at a stoplight.


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.


Would You Go To an All-Nude Stripper Party?

There’s one at Sansom Street Gym this Saturday.

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Philly May Allow Camping in City Parks During Pope Visit

Is this a good idea? Vote in our poll here.

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What’s Your Shore Point’s Spirit Shark?

Weymouth: We imagine where these Shark Week stars would hang out at the Jersey Shore.

What If the Pope Visited the Philadelphia Gayborhood?

We came up with our own gay agenda.

Beware the Creation of a “Roid-Rage SRC”

Opinion: A state-run “achievement district” is a terrible idea with too many Philadelphia backers.

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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.


How the Big Blue Bin Has Made Recycling Awfully Expensive

The city used to turn a profit off recyclables. Not anymore.

Hard Rock Cafe Launching “Dining With the Divas”

The monthly drag brunch features Mimi Imfurst.

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These Are the Most Ticketed Blocks in All of Philadelphia

Don’t press your luck on or around South Street.

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What They’re Saying About Bill Cosby

A turning point in the scandal?

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