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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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News

Northern Liberties Trolley Crash Kills Woman, Injures Kids

The woman’s car collided with a trolley near 4th and Girard.

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Panic Near 30th Street Station Leads to SEPTA Chaos

Rumors of a fire prompted passengers to evacuate a train.

News

Here’s Mayor Kenney’s Plan to Save the Planet

He unveiled his climate change agenda on Wednesday.

News

All Those Philly Soda Tax Ads Cost $5.4 Million This Year

Meanwhile, WIP’s Howard Eskin blasts the sugary beverage tax for free on Twitter.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philadelphia Leather Pride.

News

Spotted in Rittenhouse Square: Bruce Willis

The A-lister and another big-name Hollywood actor are in town shooting the next Shyamalan flick.


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

Teen Killed in Crossfire of Germantown Shootout

Police say three others, including a 13-year-old, were wounded when shots rang out.

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Police Investigating Reports of Sexual Assault at Temple

The incidents allegedly occurred in a dorm and at an off-campus apartment.

Opinion

Dear Philly: Stop Patting Yourself on the Back Over Octavius Catto

Here are 10 more Black statues that need to rise.

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Police: Gunman Posing as Pizza Deliverer Shoots Mt. Airy Man

The suspect was reportedly carrying a half-eaten pizza.

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Sixers Guard Ben Simmons Calls Trump a “Dickhead”

The outspoken Aussie said he isn’t the right man to be in charge of the country.

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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

Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Had a Really Bad Day In Court

A 14-year-old boy testified against Tyler, who reportedly played guitar with Prince.

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Rejoice: You Can Get Free Wawa Coffee on Friday

And you can get as many refills as you want.

News

There’s a Way to Get Republicans Out of City Hall Once and for All

Owens: They might control Washington, but they don’t need to have power here.

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Philly Just Unveiled Its First Memorial to an African-American Figure

Head to City Hall to see it.

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