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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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Philadelphia Fed Says This Crappy Economy is Going to Stay Crappy

President Obama is probably breathing a sigh of relief that this news didn’t filter out a week ago, but here goes: A new quarterly survey […]

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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT guide

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Philadelphia Leads Country in Lost Smartphones

Philadelphia tops the list of cities where your smartphone is most likely to go missing—whether through theft or simple misplacement or your child being devious. […]

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America Doesn’t Need a Sequel to Casablanca

Because Americans, especially those responsible for making movies, can never leave well enough alone, there is a script for a sequel to Casablanca. Even worse? […]

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VIDEO: Watch Zombies Destroy Philadelphia in Brad Pitt’s World War Z

Which is scarier? Zombies destroying Philadelphia, or Brad Pitt’s decision to go the stringy-haired urban hippie father look for this role? The movie comes out […]

DN Columnist Says Romney Losing Is Worse Than the Time Her Dad Died

Yes, the election is over—but the schadenfreude isn’t. The latest viral sensation is White People Mourning Romney, a Tumblr filled with pictures of sad, crying […]


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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Philly Newspapers Dying Faster Than Most Others

Now that Sandy has receded and the election is over, it’s time to turn our attention to another disaster: The incredible shrinking circulation of Philadelphia’s […]

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Election 2012’s Winner Was Weed

For marijuana activists, Tuesday’s election was much like an overnight success literally decades in the making. Let’s take a tally: Two states legalized cannabis for […]

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Can a Liberal Date a Conservative?

Dear Monica, I have been dating a man who does not share my personal political beliefs. It was very trying during this contentious election cycle […]

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Don’t Let NYC Out-Tribute Philly on Our Own History

One man, two very different tributes. That’s the story of Louis I. Kahn, the iconic Philadelphia architect whose work has earned accolades and devotion around […]

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Chris Stigall: I Was Wrong When I Said Romney Would Win

I was wrong. I admit it. I was in good company, too. Not just from partisans on my side. Pollsters, pundits and analysts of many […]

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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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Skyfall Review
Grade: A

Every once in a while, there comes a movie that transcends its genre, like The Lord of the Rings and The Dark Knight. So it’s […]

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Morning Scoop: Jon Gruden Could Be Next Eagles Coach?

U.S. Supreme Court Halts Pennsylvania Murderer’s Execution. Hubert Lester Michael Jr.—death row guys always use three names—escaped lethal injection when the Supremes intervened Thursday night. […]

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New Zoning Code May Change Already

After 50 years of waiting, 4 years of study, and 2 millions of dollars, Philadelphia unveiled in August a revamped zoning code that quickened developers’ […]

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A November Surprise: Iran Fired on U.S. Drone

In an incident that could conceivably have affected the election had it been disclosed earlier, two Iranian fighter jets fired at but missed an unarmed […]

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