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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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Razor Blade Inside Chicken McNuggets?!

Philly man says surgeons had to remove it from his stomach.

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South Philly Chinese Restaurant Attacked With Explosive Device, Say Police

It happened on Washington Avenue.

Trans Worker Says Coffee Shop Fired Them After They Reported Harassment

The former employee says one of the shop’s regular patrons was “transphobic.”

Wawa GM Allegedly Tells Employee: ‘We Aren’t Paying You to Speak Puerto Rican’

A former manager at a Reading Wawa has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the beloved convenience store chain.

Philly to Host Army-Navy Game in Five of Next Six Years

Beginning in 1899, the City of Brotherly Love has been the site of the historic college football rivalry 86 times.

Looking to Score an Impromptu Visit From the Phillie Phanatic?

Everybody’s favorite fuzzy green mascot is on call with Uber on Wednesday afternoon.


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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Pa. Senate Bill Would Make Protesters Pay for Rallies

Some would be on the hook for police overtime costs.

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Kenney: Rizzo Statue is Art Commission’s Choice

The mayor hasn’t taken a position himself on whether it should come down.

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82 Hate Incidents Reported in Philly Since November

In 2015, per the FBI, 14 hate crimes were reported in the city.

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PSU: Richard Spencer Is Not Welcome to Speak Here

The university said he would present “a major security risk.”

WATCH: Activists Protest Philly’s Rizzo Statue

Demonstrators called for the removal of the monument and the elimination of the local police force.

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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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Edward Snowden Will Appear at the Free Library

Virtually, at least.

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More Than 40 Injured in SEPTA Crash

It happened early Tuesday morning in Upper Darby.

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Police Say Lipsticked Man in SUV Tried to Abduct Kid in South Philly

It happened on Sunday.

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A Frank Rizzo Museum Could Solve the Frank Rizzo Statue Problem

Pat’s Steaks offers $5,000 to get things rolling.

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