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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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News

Best Thing: The Eclipse. Yeah, That Eclipse

Hingston: Oh, quit your whining. C’mon. That was fun.

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News

Brady: Shut Down the Norristown High Speed Line

The Pa. Congressman wants to fast-track a probe of the recent crash.

LGBTQ&A: Elicia Gonzales

We chat with the new executive director of the Women’s Fund on her new role.

Arrests Made in Chester County “Murder for Hire” Scheme

A reported heroin dealer and his girlfriend found themselves caught in an undercover police sting.

NFL Draft in Philly: Unquestionable Success

That “stupid-ass” event some of you hated? It generated $94.9 million in economic impact for the city.

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News

Protesters Rally at Home of Cop Who Shot David Jones

About three dozen cops and some angry neighbors showed up.


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

Bryn Mawr to Remove References to Founder

M. Carey Thomas is criticized for her racist views.

WATCH: Kevin Hart Practices With the LA Rams

The Philly comedian and diehard Birds fan dropped by Rams training camp and strapped on a helmet.

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News

The City Wants to Hear Ideas for the Rizzo Statue

Now’s your chance to come up with a plan for its future.

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Police Arrest Homeless Man in 7-Eleven Stabbing

Nathan Hack, 47, has been charged with assault.

Hilarious Obituary Includes Fan’s Final Shot at the Eagles

The deceased was a fellow Super Bowl-less sufferer.

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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.


Opinion

Philly Isn’t Charlottesville. It’s Worse.

Owens: Despite its progressive claims, this city continues to foster some of the most disgusting forms of racism around.

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News

Teen Girl Hit by Car While FaceTiming

She was struck near Abington High School.

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Opinion

The Rizzo Statue Should Stand as a Monument to Human Imperfection

Nickels: Today’s protesters never saw the evolving human being underneath the surface sins.

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Coatesville Police Make Arrest in Racist Vandalism

Officials arrested 24-year-old George Rissell.

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