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It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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Philly Native Jill Kelley Sues Over Petraeus Scandal

Philly.com reports: Florida socialite Jill Kelley – Philadelphia’s connection to the scandal that brought down a CIA chief last year – has filed suit with […]

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Despite Apparent Demotion, DeSean Jackson Says He’s “All-In” With Chip Kelly

After an apparent offseason demotion from first team, Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson tells Birds 24/7 he’s on board with the new Chip Kelly regime: “There […]

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Mayor Nutter’s DNC Speech on Education Now Haunts Him

Remember last summer, when the local political world was abuzz over the fact that Mayor Michael Nutter was getting a prime spot at the Democratic […]

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Violent Crime Down in Philly. (No, Really!)

Philly.com reports that violent crime is declining in Philly, even as it rises elsewhere: In Philadelphia, 17,853 violent offenses were reported to law enforcement in […]

Simply Fabulous

Pics of David Fierabend’s repurposed penthouse.

News

Fox: Female Breadwinners Are “Tearing Us Apart”

Judging by last week’s performance by the Fox boys, nothing shrinks testicles faster than the image of a female bringing home the family bacon. The […]


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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Pete Rose Earning $1 Million From Memorabilia

It’s been nearly a quarter-century since he was cast out of baseball for the sin of gambling on games, but don’t cry for Pete Rose, […]

News

Who Will Chris Christie Appoint to Frank Lautenberg’s Seat? (Hint: Probably Not a Democrat)

Sen. Frank Lautenberg was one of the last lion-heharted liberals, as obituaries have noted over the last 24 hours, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie—a […]

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How Small-Business Unfriendly Is Philadelphia?

Paying taxes this year made me understand the nut jobs in the Tea Party. A recent study shows that Philadelphia is about as hospitable to […]

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PA Girl’s Family Says Lung Transplant Policy is “Unconstitutional”

A petition has seemingly gone nowhere. President Obama’s health secretary is offering no short-term help. So Sarah Murnaghan’s family is taking the next step to […]

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New Jersey Nazi Fights for Rights to See Young Son

Here’s a wild guess: If you’re in the midst of any kind of custody battle and want to ensure your best chance of seeing your […]

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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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Obama Too Busy Being Cute With Jay-Z?

Democrats bank on a weary, politically shell-shocked public eventually punishing Republicans in 2014, compounded by the constant of changing demographic winds that conservatives can’t shake. […]

News

Whatever Happened to Integration?

As Philadelphia readers and the rest of the city have been reminded again, bridging the worlds of black and white in this city is a […]

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

An all-star tribute to Cyndi’s hit.

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Study: Philly 4th Worst City in Country to Run a Small Business

Of the 30 largest cities in the United States, according to a recent study, Philadelphia’s small business “climate” is the fourth-worst.* More pathetic than us: […]

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