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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.


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

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The PGA Championship, By the Numbers

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Running With Breasts: Female Joggers Fight Sexual Harassment

“Are your boobs real?” a middle-aged man dressed in scrubs yelled at me as I ran past Hannehman University Hospital on Monday night. My cheeks […]

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Why Philly Will Never Be a Start-up Hub

Last weekend was Startup Weekend in Philly, and no offense to the great companies who competed (and to voxx.io, the winner of the competition), but […]

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VIDEO: Philly Cop Famous for Punching Woman Has a Great Peach Cobbler Recipe

Lt. Jonathan Josey—the Philly cop who made national headlines by punching a woman in the face last weekend—apparently makes a scrumptious peach cobbler. Josey was […]

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Philly Couple Had a Zombie Wedding at Barcade

Back in April, a couple decided to pass on the whole chapel thing and get hitched at Philly’s premier hipster hangout, Barcade. The thing is, […]

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New Urban Mechanics Department Is Basically Q to Philly’s James Bond

On Monday, Mayor Michael Nutter announced the establishment of Philly’s Office of Urban Mechanics. This branch of the local government will basically be Q to […]

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Woman Says Fake Cops Pulled Her Over on I-95

A woman says that she was pulled over on I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit in the Northeast on Wednesday morning by two men pretending […]


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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Michael Vick Didn’t Break His Legs in a Car Accident

An Internet hoax had some people thinking that Michael Vick broke both of his legs in a terrible car accident. The fake story quotes the […]

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“Phillie Phanatic” Helps Teddy Finally Win Presidents’ Race

At every home Nationals game, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt race in the outfield. In the history of The Presidents’ Race, […]

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College Admissions Directors Are Cool With All That Student Debt That’s Piling Up

A new Gallup poll of college admissions directors indicates that most of them are totally cool with students leaving school under a mountain of debt. […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tina Fey Helps Local Theater Group

HBO Wants More Boardwalk. Boardwalk Empire has been picked up for a fourth season, so get ready for more bootleggin’ violence down the Shore. [TVLine] […]

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Teen Robbed Gas Station to Buy His Mom a Birthday Present… And Some Weed for Himself

An 18-year-old man Bethlehem man was arrested for robbing a gas station in July. The teen—who is also charged with a September armed robbery and […]

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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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VIDEO: Jack in the Box Thinks Philly Is All Cheesesteaks, Mullets and Noogies

Jack in the Box—the fast food joint that has the mascot with the big, round head—is now offering a sourdough cheesesteak sandwich. In promoting its […]

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Nine Charged With Faking Injuries After SugarHouse Trolley Grazes SEPTA Bus

District Attorney Seth Williams has announced that nine people face charges for allegedly faking injuries after their SugarHouse Casino trolley grazed a stopped SEPTA bus. […]

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Utley and Hamels Up for Induction to Baseball Hotties Hall of Fame

So, the Baseball Hotties Hall of Fame is a thing. It’s a part of an exhibit at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Kentucky. […]

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U.S. Presidential Debates Should Take Cue From France

Any time we look to France for anything, we’re in trouble. But that’s exactly what we should do for our presidential debates. In France, candidates […]

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