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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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CHECKLIST: 14 Gay Summer Must-Dos

Rounding up the season’s bests.

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Muslim Editor Wasn’t Talking About Philly’s White Supremacist Fireworks, Thank You Very Much

In a Monday story about Friday’s very late fireworks at the Phillies game, Daily News reporter Dana DiFilippo suggested some folks thought the ruckus had […]

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Phillies Beer Vendor Will Hawk Suds at All-Star Game

Because he sells beer at Citizens Bank Park, it’s possible that Ted Schoening is actually having a better year than the Phillies are. In any […]

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12 More Useless Pennsylvania Laws

State attorney general Kathleen Kane, in a controversial move, announced she won’t defend the state in a federal lawsuit that challenges Pennsylvania’s ban on gay […]

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At 78, Judge Dan Anders’ Mom Preps for First Marathon

Rooting for Kathleen Anders.

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What Did Charles Chaput Mean By “Pagan,” Anyway?

Religion News Service surveys a number of experts and theologians, but gets no closer to answering a question that’s been on our minds for about […]


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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VIDEO: Charlie Day Gives Conan an “Always Sunny” Preview

Looks like there will be more unethical hijinks this season.

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Michael Vick and the George Zimmerman Verdict

In the wake of the George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict, was one of your first thoughts about Eagles quarterback Michael Vick? Me neither. But perhaps we […]

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Revel Lays Off 75 More Employees

The Inquirer reports: Revel announced another round of layoffs Monday amid still-slumping gambling revenue at the struggling Atlantic City casino. This time, 75 salaried positions, […]

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GAYBORHOOD WATCH: What the Police Are Doing to Stop the Recent Crime Wave

Plus, what we can do to help.

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PA Wants Drivers to Stop Being Such Huge A-Holes

Understand, neither the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania nor the Philadelphia Inquirer used the phrase “raging a-holes” to describe a forthcoming crackdown on “aggressive drivers” in today’s […]

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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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Why Are Old Phillies Getting Brain Cancer?

The Inquirer today takes on a story that until now had existed more in the realm of quiet conspiracy theorizing: The paper notes that ex-Phillies […]

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Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Trial Watched Nationally

The trial challenging Pennsylvania’s voter ID law started Monday. The Inky reports: The plaintiffs say they are seeking to overturn the law because it will […]

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Fighting Over Clouds and Bacon

I’ve been out of school for 35 years now, but while my work world runs straight through the calendar, I’ve never stopped thinking of summer […]

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Mayor’s Shared Prosperity Plan: Big, Bold and Possible

Just imagine: 25,000 more jobs in the city two years hence. One hundred new jobs for low-skill Philadelphians each year. And much lower unemployment, with […]

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