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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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A Father and Daughter Weight-Loss Story

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GALAEI Honors Philly Revolutionary Leaders

at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Anti-Privatization Ad Is the Reefer Madness of PA Liquor

If private stores sell liquor, children will die.

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Pennsylvania’s Undemocratic Democracy

Mathis: Candidates frequently get tossed from the ballot before voters have a say. There’s got to be a better way.

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Carpenters Union Goes on Strike at PA Convention Center

Carpenter’s Union trying to “protect members and not lose jobs.”

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Corbett Will Support Marijuana Extract to Treat Sick Children

Position announced right before planned sit-in by families.


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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Dem Gubernatorial Candidates: Abolish SRC

Philly schools should be returned to local control, they say.

5 Pennsylvania Colleges Investigated for Handling of Sexual Assault

That’s the most of any state. In Philly, Temple is on the list.

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Bariatric Surgery: Financially Planning Your Weight-Loss Surgery

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PHOTO: Jim Gardner Holds A Baby

Just what we need to make the day better.

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Trolley Crushes Car, Kills 1

Gruesome accident in Fishtown.

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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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Nutter Says Rainstorm is 7th-Worst in City History

Schuylkill crested higher than during recent hurricanes.

Interview: Kristin Chenoweth

The tiny belter is singing the National Anthem at a Phillies game next week.

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Muslim Inmate Sues for Religious Right to Conjugal Visits

Inmate said he was entitled, under religious protection laws.

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Dead Whale in A.C. Tagged with Graffiti

The tag appears to be a fraternity’s letters.

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