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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

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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School District of Philadelphia
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“Growing Call” to Abolish School Reform Commission

Time for an end to state control of Philly schools?

Sunlit Philadelphia City Hall
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City Council Starts New Year Today

Fresh start, same-old issues.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Corbett May Try to Revive PA Voter ID Law

He’s considering an appeal of the lawsuit that overturned the statute.

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Jamie Moyer Could Grab Phillies TV Job

Everybody’s favorite old pitcher in town Wednesday to interview.

Baby Born on a Sled In Roxborough

Yep, you read that right.

Philly Schools Open on Thursday

And some people are furious. Some elated.


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.


PHOTO: NBC 10 News Van Gets Towed

There’s that news van again.

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Millennials Love Philly—But Not Enough to Stay

Pew Charitable Trusts report hurts our feelings.

Man Kicked Out of Gym for Wearing a Speedo

A real life battle of the bulge.

Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 126-95. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Brett Brown Loves This “Cold, Angry City”

Sixers coach gives interview to Grantland.

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Conservative Calls for Christie to Resign RGA Post

Christie, leader of the Republican Governors Association, still taking Bridgegate hits.

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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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A Star of the Storm: Mayor Nutter’s Sign Language Interpreter

Josh Steckel says communicating “a total group effort.”

MORE SNOW IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!

Everybody start freaking out!!!!!

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17 Great Janus Instagram Photos

Digging out of the snowstorm on social media.

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WATCH: Turning Philly Snow Day Into Art

Timothy Caison paints his snowy North Philly neighborhood, while you watch.

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