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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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Longform

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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Longform

Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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News

Watch Those Irma Riptides As Lifeguard Season Ends

The National Weather Service says rip current risk is high.

Meet the Local Queer Model Who Could Land a Deal With Maxim

Jessa Jordan of South Philly is a current finalist in the magazine’s “Maxim’s Finest” contest.

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News

Judge: Broad Street Median Parking Is Here to Stay

The lawsuit filed by 5th Square has been tossed.

Mommy Makeovers: Philly’s Latest Plastic Surgery Trend

Why are so many young Philly moms going under the scalpel?

Here’s the Eagles Pump-Up Video to Get You Ready For Sunday

Diehard Birds fan and “It’s Always Sunny…” creator Rob McElhenney narrates.

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News

How Pa. Republicans Could Screw Up Your SEPTA Commute

Officials say the GOP budget proposal would result in drastic funding cuts.


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.


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Opinion

There’s Only One Solution to the Hate Behind Charlottesville

Adelman: Ending racial intolerance must start with Holocaust education.

News

Philly Police Suspend Cop Who Killed David Jones

Officer Ryan Pownall fatally shot the dirt bike rider in the back and buttocks after a traffic stop in June.

News

Philly Woman Gets 8 Years in Prison For Trying to Join ISIS

Keonna Thomas, 33, communicated with jihadists online.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: The Third Annual Trans Flag Raising Over City Hall.

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News

$1,500 Reward Offered for Info on Dogs Left in Upper Darby

The dogs were found emaciated and on the brink of death.

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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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Opinion

The City Tolerates the FOP’s Lack of Respect for Black Lives

Owens: This is how institutional racism persists.

News

Report: Temple Student’s Body Taken 100 Miles in a Lyft

Josh Hupperterz allegedly used the service to transfer his victim’s remains.

News

Woman Who Drove Into Block Party Charged With Aggravated Assault

Police say nine people were hit.

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News

Check Out Beyonce’s Amazing Made-In-Philly Birthday Cake

Fishtown-based Cake Life Bake Shop was behind the masterpiece.

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