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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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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Jingle Bell Rock GayBINGO!

The Quiet Commissioner

Inside Richard Ross’s first year as Philly’s top cop.

News

Report: Kenney Staff Behind Soda-Tax Protest

Activists stormed a councilwoman’s office in May.

Opinion

I Stole a Would-Be Drunk Driver’s Car Keys

Fiorillo: Drunk driving is down, but that there’s still way too much.

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Villanova Could Win Another National Title This Season

The Wildcats are 11-0 and ranked number one.

Opinion

Let’s Celebrate Latinx Achievement in Philly

Vourvoulias: Take time to feel pride in who we are and what we’ve accomplished, mi gente.


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.


News

SEPTA Workers Burned in Manhole Fire

The fire was in Southwest Philadelphia.

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Pa. Legislator Wants to Punish “Sanctuary Campuses”

He plans to introduce a bill to cut state funding.

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Starr Restaurant in NYC Tops New York Times List

Food critic Pete Wells named Le Coucou the top New York restaurant of 2016.

PHOTOS: DVLF’s TOY 10th Anniversary

Here’s what went down at one of the most lavish LGBTQ holiday parties in the city.

News

PA State Gas Tax to Rise 16 Percent

It was already the country’s highest.

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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.


News

Roy Halladay Looks Back on His Phillies Years

The deal went down seven years ago today. Here’s what he told us.

News

Embiid’s Already A Defensive Force

Despite being a rookie and coming off of a two-plus year layoff, Joel Embiid is already making a massive impact defensively for the Sixers.

News

Toomey Backs Senate Plan to Investigate Alleged Russian Hack

Casey also calls for a query.

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Arrest Made In Chestnut Hill Anti-Trump Graffiti Case

A 33-year-old man has been charged.

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