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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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Library to Feature Mercenary Leader in New Speaker Series

Erik Prince, Blackwater founder, will sing the praises of “civilian warriors.”

Nov 3, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
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Is DeSean Jackson Right? Do Eagles Fans Boo Too Much?

Rys: Maybe DeSean Jackson has a point.

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John Bolaris Can’t Quite Quit You, Philadelphia

Latest stop for the erstwhile TV weatherman? Philly.com

Best of the Gayborhood: Night Out

And the winner for Most Fun Night Out is …

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Fumo Hospitalized, Has Internal Bleeding

Had prostate biopsy, which could be related.

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Watch: BBC Interviews Mayor Nutter on Trip to London

Brits skeptical about Philadelphia—a city with “high levels of crime.”


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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Maybe Philadelphia Airport Security Isn’t So Tight

Man gets on a plane with the wrong ticket.

Pat Robertson Named “Bigot of the Year”

That and more in the day’s headlines.

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ThinkFest 2013 in 19 Photos

Philly’s best minds came together to discuss issues facing the city.

30 Rock Star Comes Out of the Closet

“‘I just celebrated my nine-year anniversary with my partner.”

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PHOTO: What the Hell Are These Giant Lines in the Sky?

Seen over Philadelphia just now.

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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.


ALBUM REVIEW: Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP

“Too much art, not enough pop.”

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The Bridges of Bucks and Montgomery Counties Are Crumbling

Tea Party to bridges: Let them eat cake.

JT Mocks Philly Sports Fans, Kind Of

Lame insult not even worth discussing, but here it is.

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PSU Tried to Recruit Condi Rice as Next Prez

Attempted to replace man complicit in sex scandal with woman complicit in national security scandal.

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