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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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Jacqui Frazier-Lyde Will Be First Woman in PA Boxing Hall of Fame

Joe Frazier’s daughter also packed a punch.

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Dirty Philadelphia Is Dirty

The American Lung Association doesn’t like our air.

INTERVIEW: Singer-Songwriter Joshua Thomas

He chats about recording his first EP as an out gay man.

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Conservative Magazine Backs Hite Against Teachers Union

National Review: “Philadelphia students are being abandoned at the intersection of greed and power.”

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Pat Toomey Helps Block Minimum Wage Bill

Says higher wages would put 118,000 Pennsylvanians out of work.

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Photos: Big Overnight Fire Near Fitler Square

Explosion, fire kept fire crews busy.


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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Uncharged Officers Could Still Face Police Discipline

Ramsey: “The decision is made by me on disciplinary action.”

Christie Flies on Taxpayer Dime Every Three Days

Trips on helicopter cost the state $2,500 an hour.

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Daryl Metcalfe Tries to Impeach Kathleen Kane

Alleges “pattern of abuse” by PA attorney general.

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Mayor Nutter Starts “Listening Tour” for Schools

While City Hall contemplates funding decisions for 2014-15.

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Kenney Tries New Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana

Police would have option of arrest or ticket for small amounts of weed.

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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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WATCH: Flooding Hits Schuylkill, Parkway

Record rainfall has snarled traffic, blocked area roadways.

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Flood Warning for Philly, Counties

If you’ve made it home, stay there. If you’re going home, exercise extreme caution.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Marry Me Philadelphia’s Colleen McDermott shares her local lady crushes.

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Masterman Wins Second Junior High Chess Title

They are the champions, my friend.

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