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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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Satullo Lands at Annenberg Center

Former WHYY news honcho will be “professional in residence.”

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Are We Witnessing the Death of Trick-or-Treating?

Hingston: It’s pathetic how terrified we’ve all become of a holiday that’s all about being scary.

Insider: Darrell Clarke Won His School District Power Play

McCalla: But what good does it do the kids?

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SEPTA on Track to Install Safety Technology

The agency is beating most railroads to the finish line.

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A Bad Night for Dennis O’Brien

The incumbent Councilman grew flustered as lesser-known opponents piled on at a no-holds barred debate.

Why On Earth Do I Think Paul Ryan Is Hot?

He’s married, he’s going to be two heartbeats away from the Presidency, and, even worse: He’s Republican.


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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Congress Delays Railroad Safety Deadline

Morning headlines: Has Washington already forgotten the lessons of Philly’s deadly Amtrak crash?

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Sixers Fall to Celtics, but Okafor Terrific in Debut

The Sixers lost their regular season opener to the Boston Celtics 112-95, but rookie big man Jahlil Okafor shined with 26 points in the loss.

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SEPTA and the Temple-Notre Dame Game

Here’s what Owls fans need to know to get to the big game and the College GameDay set.

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So, There Was a Blimp on the Loose in Pennsylvania

But State Police say that the military’s loose airship has now been contained — all the way up in Montour County.

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Philly Police Union Joins Tarantino Boycott

Movie director “has shown through his actions that he is anti-police.”

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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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Pa. Budget Woes Deepen, Senate Starts Vacation

Auditor warns further delays could be “downright disastrous.”

Loophole in Social Security’s Administration of Same-Sex Marriage Benefits

Bob Casey, Elizabeth Warren, and more want answers.

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Sleeping SEPTA Passenger Robbed, Tasered, Pushed Onto Tracks

Do you recognize his attackers?

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Penn Student Paper: Revoke Cosby’s Honorary Degree

An editorial in the Daily Pennsylvanian takes a hard line.

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