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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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SEPTA’s Big Regional Rail Changes Explained

The system has been a victim of its own success. Changes aim to improve reliability.

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Charter School Showdown In South Philly

Former superintendent sues String Theory, alleging discrimination.

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Defendant at Beau Zabel Trial Acquitted of Murder

The defendant is already serving a life sentence.

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Repair Blitz to Close Lincoln Drive Saturday

Streets Department will shut the drive down completely at 7 a.m.

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Kenney: Every Neighborhood Needs a Passyunk Avenue

The mayor-elect wants the city to invest in neighborhood commercial districts.

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Temple Prof on Trump’s Muslim Ban: Constitutional. Sort Of.

Immigration expert Peter Spiro explains.


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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Delaware Officer Acquitted in Shocking Videotaped Kicking

White officer had kicked black suspect in the face, even though suspect appeared to comply with commands.

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Why Doesn’t Frank Fina Quit?

Mathis: The prosecutor at the center of “Porngate” would serve his boss — and justice — by leaving.

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Trump Fires Back at Nutter on Twitter

After Nutter called him an “a**hole,” Trump calls mayor a “crude dope” “who is doing a terrible job.”

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Penn Drops “Faculty Master” Title

Protests at other schools prompted the change. Heads of Penn college houses now called faculty directors.

Kathryn Knott Trial Begins Today

What to expect from today’s proceedings.

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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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Trump Fundraiser Sparks Criticism

Morning headlines: Controversial candidate is scheduled to raise cash for Keystone Republicans at the Pennsylvania Society.

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Judicial Conduct Board Brings Charges Against “Porngate” Justice

Justice Michael Eakin could be reprimanded, suspended, or removed from office.

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After Kenney Opposition, Temple Board Defers Stadium Action

Protesters decried an on-campus stadium afterwards.

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Philly Religious Leaders Condemn Trump’s Islam Rhetoric

Leaders across the faith spectrum are highly critical of the candidate’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration.

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