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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

We Can’t Get Enough of the Frozen Schuylkill River

Here are some of the best photos.

News

Snowstorm Cancellations, Closures, and Detours in Philly

Here’s what you need to know this morning.

News

Eagles Playoff Tickets Go On Sale Today

But with Carson Wentz out, will anyone other than true believers pick them up?

Opinion

Isn’t It Time to Permanently Change the Date of the Mummers Parade?

There’s more money to be made if they do.

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Snow and Even Colder Temps Are Headed Philly’s Way

Here’s what you need to know about the forecast.

Opinion

The Personal Habits You Can Break to Begin Curing Racism This Year

Learn to recognize — and eliminate — these age-old knee-jerk defenses of racism in yourself.


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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How to Survive Philly’s Epic Winter Freeze

From frozen pipes to space heaters to pet safety.

News

Transgender Man Sues Philly IHOP for Sexual Harassment

Jahkee Wade says his time working at the Northeast Philly location was a “nightmare.” Turns out Wawa is a much better fit.

News

WATCH: Mayor Kenney Responds to Your Mean Tweets

Philly sure didn’t go easy on Hizzoner.

PHOTOS: 2018 Mummers Parade

Despite some postponement discussions due to the weather, the parade marched on as scheduled.

News

The Larry Krasner Experiment Starts Now

After decades as a brash lefty outsider, Larry Krasner is now the city’s new DA. If you think change is going to come easy, well, you haven’t lived in Philly very long.

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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.