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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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State Senate to Consider Medical Marijuana

Pharmaceutical companies are among the bill’s biggest opposition.

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Jersey Lawmakers Advance Domestic Violence Bills

New standards approved with the Ray Rice case still in the news.

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Council Won’t Put SRC Vote to Public

Resolution would’ve asked state to return Philly schools to local control.

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3 Reasons to End the Pa. Death Penalty

Mathis: It’s expensive. We never use it. Why keep it?

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UPDATE: South Philly Stabbing Now Being Treated as a Suicide

The 48-year-old teacher died this afternoon.

BEWARE: Your Fruit Fly is Not Your Friend

“They’re everywhere, they love us, and I want them to get the hell away from me.”


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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Philly Cop Arrested for Domestic Violence

He’s been suspended with intent to dismiss.

6 New Gay Movies on Netflix Streaming

Edie and Thea, A Single Man and more.

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Phillies Give Up Embarrassing Inside-the-Parker

They lost to the Pirates.

Court Upholds NJ Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy

Therapists in the state are barred from trying to turn gay youth straight.

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Lancaster Newspaper, Stephen Colbert Make Slave/Plane Joke

Only one is forced to apologize.

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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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Papers Ask Court for Pa. Lethal-Injection Drug Info

The ACLU filed the motion.

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Chaka Fattah Jr.: Why I’m Fighting the IRS

My civil suit is not about the criminal investigation into my finances. It’s about the government following the rules.

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Could Comcast Merger Result in Better Netflix Service?

Or will regulators wilt in the the face of the company’s immense power?

DO THIS: Amateur Drag Party at Woody’s

Time to dust off your favorite falsies.

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