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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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5,000 Expected to “March for Science” on Saturday

The group will walk from City Hall to Penn’s Landing.

News

Former Philly Chef to Plead Guilty in Child Pornography Case

And we hope it means he’s going away for a long, long time.

Opinion

What the Revolution Museum Gets Wrong — and Right

Nickels: It’s middle-school history told through a lens of identity politics.

News

Who Killed South Philly’s Lauren Aukett?

The mother of three was found brutally beaten outside South Philly High.

News

City Hires Developer for MOVE Bombing Site

AJR Endeavors will start construction later this year.

Philadelphia magazine’s Best Teacher Award

Shaping the School Experience A Q&A With Ryan Berger, Philadelphia magazine’s Best Teacher Award Winner Catherine VanVooren, Principal of Enfield Elementary, Ryan Berger, and Matt […]


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

Campbell Soup Heiress “Dodo” Hamilton Dies

The 88-year-old was a prominent Philly philanthropist.

News

38 Monuments Defaced at Cherry Hill Cemetery

Statues were found beheaded in January.

News

Is Philly’s Biggest-Ever Kickstarter a “Rip-Off” or Just Behind Schedule?

Backers want to know where their $2.2 million went.

News

WATCH: People Smash a Pat Toomey Piñata

We’re just going to leave this video here.

“Facebook Killer” Stephens Killed Himself in Erie County

Tips on Monday had incorrectly placed the 37-year-old suspect in Philly.

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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.


Basketball Poet Steals Show at Big 5 Hall of Fame Induction

The Ivy League’s all-time leader in steals spoke from the heart.

Opinion

Excited About Tax Reform? Don’t Be.

Marks: The money the feds want to put back in your pocket is going to come right back out.

Protest of Proposed Digital Billboard Dropped

A hearing on the proposed sign at 1900 Market Street is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

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Rendell Endorses Rhynhart for City Controller

The former Pa. governor announced his support today.

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