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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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Police Search For Two Men Who Allegedly Climbed Through City Hall Window

A maintenance worker said he spotted the men around noon yesterday.

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A Philly Strip Mall Is Now Running a Trolley In Its Parking Lot

We ask: Why?

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Can Philly Fix the Block It Razed, Then Shabbily Rebuilt, After MOVE Bombing?

The Redevelopment Authority wants to atone.

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Report: N.J. Sees Drop in Homeless Population

It’s decreased by 50 percent since 2007.

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Sixers Beat Suns 120-105

The Sixers dominated the Suns in a 120-105 victory Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center, led by 26 points from rookie center Joel Embiid.

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The Invisible Man

Luis Cortés has spent the past 30 years breakfasting with American presidents, helping Latinos, and building a new Notre Dame. So why haven’t you heard of him?


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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To Resist Trump, Fix Philly’s Elite, Boring, Anti-Competitive Democratic Party

Otterbein: The 2016 election should be a wake-up call for the local Democratic machine, too.

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Best Thing: A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in Kensington

Hingston: Coincidence? Or something more?

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Restaurant Owner Says Union Protest Has Been Good for Business

Plenty Cafe’s Anthony Mascieri explains.

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Health Department: Air Quality Worsened During SEPTA Strike

More people drove, so air quality dropped.

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Eight U.S. Political Parties That Withered Away

It could happen to your favorite party, too.

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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. Paid Lawyer a Grand to Stand on Constitution Center Stage

He was at a press conference held by then-Attorney General Kathleen Kane.

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Contract That Ended SEPTA Strike in Question

Union president Willie Brown says he’s worried members may reject the deal.

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Wolves Dismantle Sixers 110-86

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 110-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers behind 35 points from Andrew Wiggins.

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Sixers vs Wolves Preview

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns square off for the first time in their careers as the Sixers go for their first winning streak since the 2014-15 season.

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