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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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The Return of Local Gun Control

Plus, what’s the story with that weird monolith at Penn’s landing?

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WATCH: Chris Christie’s First Presidential Campaign Video

He’ll make the formal announcement Tuesday. But it’s clear he’s running.

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Two Ways for Sixers Fans to Look at Okafor Pick

Bodner: Is three big men a crowd — or a truly unique rebuilding opportunity?

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Wolf Expected to Veto GOP Budget

Showdown looming in Harrisburg.

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Okafor Looks to Exceed High Expectations

“For as long as I can remember, big men have been dominant and the result has been NBA championships.”

75 Philly Selfies You Have to See

We persuaded pro athletes, performers, and politicians — plus a Playmate! — to share their pics.


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.


Philly’s Role in the Birth of LGBT Rights

A July 4th protest in 1965 was one of the nation’s first.

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Philadelphia, We Needed the Cheesecake Factory

Weymouth: Allow me to justify its existence — and open your heart to its glory and power.

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They Survived Byberry

How one brave patient made it all possible.

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Best Thing: The NRA Took a Hit

Hingston: Hey! Who snuck the common sense into the drinking water?

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Doctored Rainbow Picture Causes Big Confusion

“Before I took a cab up here on my lunch hour, that would’ve been nice to know.”

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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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No Strike: Newspaper Guild, PMN Reach Tentative Agreement

Details will be presented to the newspaper union membership on Monday.

New Video Released in SEPTA Arrest

It shows a SEPTA cop grabbing the throat of a man holding a baby.

PHOTOS: Decision Day Rally at Independence Mall

Hundreds attended the outdoor celebration.

Ryne Sandberg Steps Down As Manager of the Phillies

Pete Mackanin, the third base coach, will step into the manager’s role for the interim.

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