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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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The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

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From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

Q&A

The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Comcast Today: Is the Merger Bad for Hispanics?

Univision’s CEO thinks so.

Wale to Perform Free “Hip-Hop for Philly” Concert

A show to motivate Philly youth to get tested.

How to Recall a Philly Politician: You Can’t

Turns out you really can’t fight City Hall.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Ruling Axing Pa. Voter Id Reaffirmed

Bernard McGinley upholds January ruling.

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That Time Nixon Showed Up at the Vet

He and Spuds MacKenzie were two late 1980s visitors.

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Why the Rush to Revive All-Night Subway Service?

Smith: Yes, it’s great. But SEPTA continues to ignore other, more under-served areas.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Wire Problems Snarl Amtrak Service

Expect heavy delays going south from Philly.

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CHOP Doctor Challenges Vaccine Denialism on Colbert

Infectious diseases spreading because parents won’t vaccinate children, he says.

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Donald Sterling’s Rich White Guy Problem

Mathis: Clippers owner isn’t just wrong on race. He’s bad on class issues, too.

Medical Marijuana Activists Plan Sit-In at Corbett’s Office

Threat comes as medical professionals say benefits indeterminate.

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Rain Expected to Soak Philly

From the same system that spawned tornadoes in the South.

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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 PPA Wants to Enrage You With Higher Fees … for the Kids

Proceeds would go to fund Philly schools.

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Kane Will Turn Over Sting Files, After All

Says “issues have been resolved” with D.A. Seth Williams.

Your Official Pre-Cher Concert Playlist

8 songs to get you (more) hyped for tonight’s big show.

Giovanni’s Room Closing May 17th

Philly’s only LGBT bookstore being shuttered.

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