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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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Will the Pope Shame City Hall Into Fixing Its Atrocious Prison Problem?

Philadelphia’s jails are jam-packed, and Francis plans to check them out.

Cities Are Killing Rats With Data

Should Philly Moneyball its pests to death?

Twirling To The Beach – Your Soundtrack!

Bring this playlist to your next beach trip.

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Chris Christie Announces Presidential Run

He says he’s not running for prom king.

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New Jersey Man Charged in Bank-Robbing Spree

He allegedly stole from banks across the Philadelphia region and beyond.

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Whitewashing History

Francis: What do Ben Affleck and the Confederate Flag controversy have in common?


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.


Huge Our Night Out Tonight at National Constitution Center

The monthly happy hour will, most likely, draw a huge crowd tonight for a few reasons.

Watch a Giant Penis Surprise People by Spraying Glitter All Over

Talk about a money shot.

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Pope’s Philadelphia Schedule Unveiled

He’ll visit a prison, a seminary, and more.

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Why No One in Philly Smokes Anymore

The city’s smoking rate has dropped to an all-time low.

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Drexel Criticized for Noam Chomsky Honor

The left-wing scholar and activist said to have virulent views on Israel.

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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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Gay Activists: We’ll Protest the Pope’s Visit If We Want

The church said last week that gay people can attend the World Meeting of Families, but not to protest.

Of Course the Union Is a Legit Philly Team

Because they stink.

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Phillies Name Andy MacPhail New Team President

The Phils’ new buzzword: Sabermetrics.

Google’s Next Big Project? “Urban Problems”

New Google subsidiary called Sidewalk Labs aims to improve city life by leveraging tech. Free wifi in NYC is the first project.

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