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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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3 Reasons This Is the Moment to Pass an LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

Mathis: A hate crimes bill is unlikely to pass in Harrisburg.

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Lemon Shot Challenge Dad Accused of Sex With Student

Bill Barber was arrested on Tuesday.

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The Cigarette Tax Is (Finally) Passed

Senate approves, 39-11. Bill goes to Gov. Corbett, who says he’ll sign it.

6 Gay Things to Do This Week

Fortune Feimster at Helium, One of the Guys finale, the First QOTA of fall, and more.

Three People Charged in Center City Gay-Bashing

The District Attorney releases names.

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(Update) Suspect Identified in Killing of Girl at Einstein Medical

Aisha Abdur Rhaman, the victim, was a 10th-grade student.


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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Penn Can’t Quite Get Over Last Year’s NYT “Hookup Culture” Article

Feelings are raw about Kate Taylor’s return to campus.

Kathy Griffin to Replace Joan Rivers on “Fashion Police”

One queen of the gays replaces another.

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Flyers Fans Make Over-Ostentatious Display of Their Heterosexuality

They boo the Ice Guys for not being Ice Girls.

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Jersey Court: No GPS for Pre-2007 Sex Crimes

That’s when the law was passed.

Senator Jim Ferlo Comes Out of the Closet

“I’m gay. Get over it.”

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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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The Problem With Renaming the SlutWalk

Weymouth: Yes, the term “slut” is controversial and uncomfortable. Wasn’t that the point?

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Suspected Trooper Shooter Was in War Documentary

Video appeared on Today show.

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Police Tasered Man After Apple Store Ran Out of iPhone 6

No, not in Franklin Mills. At Suburban Square.

Bette Midler Putting Out New Covers Album

“Wait till you hear her take on TLC’s “Waterfalls.”

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