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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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Amtrak Safety Measures Finally in Place

Morning headlines: “Positive train control” might’ve prevented May’s deadly derailment.

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Can Chip Fix His Bradford and Murray Issues?

Missanelli: A non-committal quarterback and a disgruntled running back top the list of Eagles’ issues.

Jim Kenney: The Anti-Nutter?

Kenney is asking “what would Michael do?” And then often doing the opposite.

Renting in Philly Almost Broke Me

Weymouth: Why I finally took the home-ownership plunge — and what I learned about myself when I did.

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Best Thing: Veteran Homes for the Holidays

Hingston: In response to a challenge from President Obama, Philly stepped up for homeless vets.

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Immediate Reaction: Sixers Fall to Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the New York Knicks 107-97, falling to 1-27 on the season despite 20 points from rookie Jahlil Okafor.


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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PHOTOS: SEPTA Trolleys, All Jolly and Merry Like Christmas

SEPTA employees dress up their vehicles in their holiday finest.

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Jurors Explain the Kathryn Knott Verdict

They said most of them wanted to convict on all charges.

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House Passes Bill to Permit Out-of-State Booze

No more Philly bootleggers?

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Gov: We Have the Votes for a Budget

Is the impasse almost over?

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Kathryn Knott Verdict Is In

She’s been found guilty of simple assault, conspiracy and reckless endangerment; not guilty of aggravated assault.

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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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Your Electricity Bill Is About to Go Up

PECO gets state approval for a rate increase.

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Former Sheriff John Green Indicted for Fraud

Feds say he received gifts, donations and help purchasing a retirement home to steer foreclosure business to James Davis.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal to Testify in Health Lawsuit

He says prison officials have denied him proper care.

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Kane Says Twin’s Emails Aren’t That Bad; Why She’s Wrong

McQuade: The latest twist in the offensive email scandal.

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