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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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GOP Candidate Caught on Tape: “You Should F— Me”

Brian McDowell is running for a New Jersey Assembly seat.

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Protesters Held a Funeral at Pat Toomey’s House

It involved a coffin and 50 concerned constituents.

The Songs That Should Win SEPTA’s Commute Playlist Contest

You know Lynyrd Skynyrd is on here.

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What I’ve Learned From Philly’s Homeless

Nickels: Success stories, unseen hierarchies, and the surprising generosity of Philadelphians.

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NFL Draft Will Cost Philly $500K

The money will go toward city services.

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This New Podcast Will Change the Way You Think About Philly Teens

It’s a real eye-opener.


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.


The Phillies Were 2016’s Most Profitable MLB Team

Yes, the same Phillies that finished fourth in the NL East.

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Philly Man Sues Amazon Over Exploding iPhone Charger

Julian Bradley says the explosion caused severe burns to his leg.

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DNC Brought Philly $120M Less Than Promised

But the $230 million it generated was still a boon.

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This Rittenhouse Couple Is In Big IRS Trouble

Husband-and-wife attorneys are facing federal tax charges.

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Why Some Philly Schools Could Lose Funding

Staffing shortages could put grants at risk.

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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.


John Legend Teams With Penn on Criminal Justice Reform

The singer has long been an outspoken voice on social issues.

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SEPTA Announces Panhandling Crackdown

The transit agency will deploy plainclothes officers.

Montco Man Charged With Abusing Wife, Kids

Police say he stuck needles under his children’s fingernails and forced them to sleep in coffin-like boxes.

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Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Special-Needs Clients

He allegedly used the money for Wawa, Comcast and to donate to Hillary Clinton.

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