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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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Lower Merion Teachers Are Highest Paid In State, But They Want More

The average salary for Lower Merion School District educators is just shy of $100,000 – but that’s not enough, the teachers’ union says.

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Woman Claims Jersey Shore Bar Was a Sexual Harassment Hellhole

Forced body shots, offers of cash for sex, and all sorts of groping are among the allegations.

Philly Unions Collect Supplies for Harvey Relief

But is sending a truckload of stuff to Houston a good idea?

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5,000 “Dreamers” in Pa. Could Be Deported

President Trump has decided to end DACA.

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Kenney Calls Out Philly Police Union Head Over “Divisive Words”

FOP boss John McNesby referred to Black Lives Matter protesters as “rabid animals” during a rally last week.

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“Defend DACA” Protest Planned for Old City

The rally will kick off at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.


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.


How To Be Nice

How we can get along in a town grown increasingly rude.

Nova Scotia Travel: The East Coast Like You’ve Never Seen It

The unceasing beauty of Nova Scotia.

Niagara Falls Travel Guide: Awe and Adventure

There’s more than you think to Niagara Falls.

Quebec City: European Romance in North America

The continental allure of Quebec City.

Escape to Canada: 5 Great Getaways

Crossing the border has never looked better.

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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.


Toronto Travel Guide: An Urbanist’s Paradise

Shopping, street art and celeb-spotting in Toronto.

Montreal Travel Guide: Old World Meets New World

Biking, biodomes, big tops and foie gras (bien sûr!) in Montreal.

Ben Franklin Parkway: Philly’s Grandest Flop

There was a time when people loved the Parkway. It was a hundred years ago.

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One of Us: William Hite

The superintendent of Philly’s school district on what every parent should know about city schools.

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