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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

A Day-by-Day Guide to the LGBT Anniversary Celebration

There’s a host of both free and ticketed events throughout the city.

Candidates Love a Camera

Philly pols share their selfies. Well, “selfies.” Not all of them were clear on the concept.

News

Report: Sixers to Pay Pelicans $3 Million for Breaking NBA Rules

Jrue Holiday’s injuries not disclosed before trade.

Gay Philly Selfies

From Yannick to Geno Vento.

Bonus! 25 More Great Philly Selfies

Heather Mitts, Kevin Sbraga, Jen Utley, Playboy Playmate Val Keil, and more.

PA LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill Given Another Shot

State Senator Larry Farnese hopes the third time’s a charm.


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.


News

Black Bear Crashed Lehigh University Party

The critter “scared the living daylights out of people.”

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There Are Still Confederate Flag Shirts for Sale in Wildwood

But here’s guessing they’ll be gone eventually.

New “Smart” Condoms Turn Colors If You Have a STI

It is the brainchild of a group of teens from London.

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Newspaper Guild Releases Details of Agreement

How a strike was averted, and Philly’s major newspapers lived to fight another day.

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Gloucester County Residents Still Without Power

And they’re getting angry.

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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.


News

The Dick Cheney-ization of America

No, no—that’s a good thing when it comes to gay marriage.

This May Be the Best Response to the Art Museum’s Fake Rainbow Flag Picture

This picture from a reader truly summarizes exactly how we feel.

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Trump Plaza Could Be Closed for 10 Years

It’s all part of a plan to lower taxes.

INTERVIEW: Judy and Dennis Shepard

The parents of the late Matthew Shepard talk about their trailblazing work.

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