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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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Let’s Make History and Abolish Columbus Day in Philly

Owens: We can be the first major East Coast city to disavow a figure of oppression.

News

Tesla Superchargers Are Coming to Philly

Fully charge your Tesla while you sip a cappuccino.

Attack of the Mating Gnats!

Reports that a swarm of “flying ants” has overtaken the Delaware Valley have residents bugging out.

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Why the Wissahickon Looks Radioactive This Week

Hint: it’s for science.

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WATCH: Man Shoots Gun Into North Philly Home

He was caught on camera struggling to operate the weapon.

LISTEN: Meet the Retired Black Cop Who Became a Whistleblower

We interview Rochelle Bilal on the season finale of Pushback.


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.


Mazzoni Staff Forced Firing of Anti-Union Consultants

The Gayborhood nonprofit hired a firm that openly expressed support for alt-right ideology.

News

Penn Cracks Top 10 in World University Rankings

The university jumped seven spots this year.

CNN Says Paterno Knew of Even Earlier Sandusky Allegations

The 2001 “shower incident” was supposedly the second complaint received by the former PSU coach.

News

16-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Spring Garden Shooting

Police say Marvin Roberts murdered 38-year-old Gerard Grandzol.

Dunkin’ Donuts Just Ruined Your Eagles Season

Yes, the Birds trounced the Redskins, but Dunkin’ Donuts isn’t offering its beloved free coffee promotion this year.

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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.


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Here Are New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules

The changes are part of an effort to improve reliability.

Dave Spadaro: The Eagles Insider

Dave Spadaro covers the Birds … and works for the Birds.

Friends’ Central School: A Hollywood Academy in Wynnewood

Go to school here and you might wind up a star.

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Best Thing: Beginning of the End for Beach Spreading

No, you do not have the right to build your own beachfront Shangri-La out of canvas and poles.

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