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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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Council Members Back Testing “Revolt”

Philly students increasingly opting out of standardized tests.

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Are Jim Kenney and John Dougherty About to Join Forces?

Morning Briefing: At last, real action in the mayoral race.

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Wolf Goes to Battle With GOP

Voids last-minute appointments made at end of Tom Corbett’s term.

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Winter Weather on Way for Weekend

Mix of snow and rain will make roads slick, probably delay flights.

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Madison Holleran’s Notes Dispel Myth of the Selfish Suicide

Spikol: The Penn track star’s generosity extended beyond the gifts she left.

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Martinez Is Not Running For Mayor

Trujillo wanted her to get into the race.


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.


Court Rules SRC Can’t Void PFT Contract

Huge victory for teachers means district must find another way to save $54 million.

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Will New Blog Bring WHYY, Philly.com Together?

The two media outlets are expected to collaborate in covering the mayor’s race.

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South Jersey Police Shooting Draws National Attention

After Ferguson and New York, a new incident raises questions, ire.

Amazon Offering Transparent For Free This Saturday

And Prime memberships for $72.

The Land Bank is Philly’s Best Chance to Fight Blight

Citified insider Jay McCalla has it wrong, land bank advocate argues.

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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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N.J. Voters: Christie Wouldn’t Be Very Good President

According to a new Quinnipiac poll.

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Kenney Sets Meeting With Campaign Consultants

With Trujillo out, the councilman sees a Kenney-sized opening in the mayoral race.

Philly Named 9th Kinkiest City in the Nation

Harrisburg made a small showing, too.

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Greenlee: Paid Sick Leave Will Become Law With or Without Mayor

Councilman says he has the votes to override a veto.

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