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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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Inquirer Management Fears Philly Could Have No Daily Paper in 5 Years

An internal memo from the newspaper’s leadership gives the company just five years to change “our business, our products, our operations and our culture.”

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What to Know About SEPTA’s Big Regional Rail Construction Project

SEPTA will run shuttle buses along its Airport Line through August. Here’s info on what to expect.

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Philadelphia Declares 2019’s First Heat Emergency

The National Weather Service has also issued an “excessive heat warning” through the weekend, when temperatures could feel as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Inga Saffron and Stu Bykofsky Absolutely Savaged Each Other at Stu’s Farewell Party

Don’t worry. There’s video.

Opinion

It’s Time for LGBT Affairs to Break Free of the Mayor’s Office

The city’s Office of LGBT Affairs is looking for its third director in three years. Without more independence — and more resources — it’s doomed to revolving-door leadership.

News

Trump Wants to Recruit Women Voters, Starting in King of Prussia

Trump’s campaign launched its new “Women for Trump” push at the Valley Forge Casino Resort on Tuesday.


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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Bobby Henon Wants You to Dime Out Your Neighbor’s Illegal Swimming Pool

“You can remove a pool but not open air drug dealers,” responded one area resident to the Northeast councilperson’s call for tips. “I am impressed.”

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Elizabeth Warren Sure Seemed to Have a Good Weekend in Philly

Here’s what she got up to during her visit for the Netroots Nation convention.

News

We’re All Getting Screwed by Fees, Pretty Much All the Time

Inside the infuriating world of the hidden fee economy.

News

All Those Maddening Fees on Your Comcast Bill, Explained

We investigated the (many) mysterious charges and figured out where they really go.

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Who Is Leaving Flossers All Over Philly Sidewalks?

I’ve learned to tolerate Philly’s litter-happy ways. But floss picks are a bridge too far.

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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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The 25-Year-Old Camden Trumpeter Who’s Taking the Jazz World by Storm

What’s next for Arnetta Johnson? Anything she wants.

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Best Thing: Bye-Kofsky!

The bilious Daily News columnist finally hangs it up.

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People With Anxiety Disorders Can Soon Get Pa. Medical Marijuana Cards

Anxiety disorders were just added to the state’s list of qualifying program conditions.

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It Seems NOAA Wasn’t Kidding About Those Philly Flood Predictions

The government weather-watcher has warned of frequent flooding in Philly by 2050. Thursday’s storm gave us a taste of what’s to come.

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