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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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Here’s How You Will Know if Philly Schools Close Tomorrow

The nor’easter might make a snow day.

“Guys Won’t Shower If a Gay Guy Is In There”

Raheem Brock to TMZ.

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Sex Assault Allegations Against Bill Cosby Gain New Life

Gawker, Newsweek revive allegations against Philly-bred comedian.

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Chris Wheeler is Leaving and I Feel… Sad?

McGrath: Hard to believe, Harry.

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Penn State Sorority Shutting Down After Racist Pic

Chi Omega drew fire after stereotype-filled party pics emerged.

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George Zimmerman Is Not a Celebrity

Francis: If you think differently, you’re part of the problem.


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.


LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with comedic storyteller R. Eric Thomas

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Governor Tweets Link to the “C–t Show”

Representatives say it was an accident using a URL-shortening service.

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The Robots Are Taking Over the Opera!

For the Franklin Institute’s Robot Day.

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Mike Missanelli Misses the Point of Deadspin Controversy

Mathis: There’s never a good time for gay slurs.

Out Lesbian Wins Medal in Ski-Jumping

Daniela Iraschko-Stolz racks up another prize for Team Gay.

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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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Reports Say Netflix Slowing Down on Comcast

Questions raised about Philly-based cable giant’s service.

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Chris Christie Raises $1 Million for Republican Governors

Scandal isn’t keeping him down.

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West Virginia Chemicals Transferred to PA

Sen. Bob Casey, others alarmed at possibility of water contamination here.

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Are You Ready for the Next Big Storm?

Heavy snow, sleet, rain and coastal flooding expected starting tonight.

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