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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

Latest Stories

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Philly Police Adopt First-Ever Tattoo Policy

One officer was harshly criticized for his tattoos last year.

News

Seth Williams Shocks City: D.A. Won’t Seek Reelection

We can’t say we’ll miss him.

News

Penn State Bans Alcohol From Frats

A student died after falling at a party last week.

Bucks Couple Vindicated by Report on Dangerous Medical Device

The GAO has condemned the FDA approval process for the morcellator.

News

Woman Claim Strip Club Fired Her Because She’s White

Or, more precisely, because she’s not black.

News

WATCH: Cory Popp Captured Rittenhouse in the Snow

You remember the “snowstorm” this morning, right?


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

Toomey Bashes Efforts to Stop Trump’s Cabinet Picks

The Pa. senator called the attempts “a disgrace.”

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Mr. & Ms. Philadelphia Leather Contest 2017.

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Lawmakers Begin Push to Upgrade Pa. IDs

State driver’s licenses must comply with the REAL ID Act.

Opinion

Car Commercials Have Swerved Right off the Road

Hingston: Sure, why not drive recklessly in the snow with your toddler?

News

Pink Sweater “Joke” Proves Steve Keeley Really Is the Biggest Tool in Local Media

“I don’t think this is appropriate,” said Mike Jerrick.

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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

Civil Rights Lawyer Larry Krasner Joins Philly D.A. Race

Krasner joins six others challenging incumbent Seth Williams.

News

Here’s What’s Happening With Today’s Snow

Forecasted wind gusts could create a recipe for disaster.

News

$227 Million Settlement in Fatal Center City Collapse

It’s reportedly the largest of its kind in state court history.

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It Really Is Going to Snow Tomorrow

Don’t get too comfy in those shorts.

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