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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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How Penn Is Turning Scientists Into Entrepreneurs

“David” cannot make a cup of coffee. But he is a better businessman than I am. I live in Lower Merion, which is overrun with Penn […]

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US Airways Flight 1267 Diverted Back to Philadelphia International

US Airways flight 1267 to Dallas-Forth Worth diverted back to Philadelphia International this morning after an anonymous tipster phoned in word to the Philly Police […]

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GO! Athletes Launches New Website

Plus: A special event at UPenn

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Gay Couple’s Obama Love Bug Pulls Into DNC

They want to “Legalize Love”

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Barack Obama’s Biggest Mistake

Unless you’ve been living in an ashram in Gujarat, you’ve no doubt spent the week dodging news from the Democratic National Convention currently underway in […]

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Hot New Fall Accessory Trends

Jimmy Contreras: Neon is back


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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Morning Scoop: Jerry Sandusky Finds Sympathy in Jail

Let’s Catch Up With Convicted Pedophile Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola says his client, who will likely be sentenced next month, now wishes he would […]

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Are Your Kids Working Hard Enough for You?

In two weeks, both of my daughters are leaving for college, and I am very worried about my 14-year old-son, who will still be with […]

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Rendell Says Obama Would Never Tell Anyone to Go F Themselves

Former Governor Ed Rendell sat down for a chat with TNR.com’s Lisa DePaulo yesterday at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. In true Rendell fashion, […]

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Campbell’s Makes Some Cutting-Edge Soup According to Forbes

The business world must not think we’re very creative. Of all the companies in the Greater Philadelphia Area, just one made its way onto the […]

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Thieves Burgling South Philly Homes Through Mail Slots

You’d better figure out a way to lock up your mail slot if you don’t want to get burgled. Apparently, thieves have been exploiting the […]

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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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Mayor Nutter Writes for HuffPo, Parties in Charlotte, Generally Is a Busy Man

Sure, Mayor Nutter is busy running the city. But that doesn’t stop him from rubbing elbows with the country’s most powerful democrats down in Charlotte […]

PHOTO: Michelle Obama Hugs Mark Segal

When last we wrote about Philadelphia Gay News publisher Mark Segal, he was in the middle of a firestorm over photos (seen below) taken inside […]

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More Bankruptcy News for the Region’s Newspapers

The Journal Register Company is the latest print publication giant to go up on the chopping block, with its owners recently filing for protection under […]

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Wet Seal Has Racist Hiring Practices Says Former KOP Manager

Surprise, Wet Seal’s hiring practices might be just a tad bit racist. Nicole Cogdell, a former manager of the King of Prussia Wet Seal store, […]

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