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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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The FBI Document Johnny Doc Hoped You’d Never See

A 2006 affidavit requesting a warrant to search his house was unsealed Monday.

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Stopping Gum Disease in its Tracks

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Nate Silver: Pa. Is in the Midwest

The 538 stats wonk doesn’t have much data to back it up, though.

Philly Gays Get a Taste of Flavors of the Avenue

Photos from the East Passyunk taste fest.

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Rowhome Collapses in Strawberry Mansion

NBC 10: At least two hurt.

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Comcast Today: Is the Merger Bad for Hispanics?

Univision’s CEO thinks so.


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.


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.

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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.

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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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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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