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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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Former Mount Laurel, N.J., Man Charged in Walter Scott Shooting

Officer Michael Slager was caught on tape shooting Walter Scott as Scott fled.

Philadelphia Has Added 50,000 College Grads

But how many grew up here?

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Charges Filed in Point Breeze Rape

The suspect previously spent 11 years in prison.

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“Mattress Girl,” Caitlyn Jenner, Abortion, the Bible and You

Hingston: Could the logical outcome of an ever-more-divided nation be … unity?

Gay Sex in the Philly City

To those gay couples on Grinder, here’s the deal …

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Wolf Recalls State Police Nominee

But says Marcus Brown will remain in office as acting commissioner.


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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How to Fix the Mayor’s Race

It’s June. The voting that matters is over. That’s a problem.

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Penn State Presidents High on Compensation List

Check out pay for execs at Pa., N.J. and Delaware public universities.

NY Times Documentary Features Trans Military Couple

“Their dreams of serving in the military until retirement, having a home, and creating a family are all on the line.”

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The Brief: How Jim Kenney Is Like John Belushi

Plus, the problem with real-life cops shooting at cars.

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“Made in America” Festival Staying Home This Year

After a year with L.A. sharing hosting duties, Jay Z’s music fest returns to its roots.

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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.


Officials Prepare for Drop in Grad Rate

Philly officials say Keystone Exams will prove an insurmountable obstacle.

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Ruben Amaro Jr. Is the Worst Executive in Sports

A deeply knowledgable longtime Phillies fan wonders what (if anything) it’ll take for the franchise to make a change.

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How Pope Francis Made It Safe for Me to Come Crawling Back to Church

Weymouth: Losing, avoiding and (maybe, almost) finding my religion.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Buzz Bissinger got to introduce Caitlyn Jenner to the world.

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