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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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Morning Scoop: Man Arrested in Canada for ’98 Chinatown Decapitation

1998 Chinatown Decapitation. A man has been arrested in Canada for the 1998 decapitation of a Chinatown man. Authorities say that the suspect was arrested […]

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VIDEO: Is Tim Tebow Asexual?

Timaree Schmit, who has a PhD in human sexuality from Widener University, has a sexuality website and a podcast about sex. I own a basement. For this […]

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CNN Should Hire a DJ

Forget spin doctors and consultants. What CNN needs is an audiologist—stat. The once-proud news network of Ted Turner appears to be suffering from terminal tone […]

Top Schools Chart 2009

KEY % to college: Percentage of graduates attending a 2- or 4-year college SAT V/M/W: Average scores in SAT verbal, math and writing exams Proficiency Avg.: Percentage of […]

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Phillies Ball Girl Receives the Most Adorable Letter You’ve Ever Seen

Thanks to Reddit, the world now knows that the most adorable letter ever written was sent by a 5-year-old Harleysville girl. The little girl sent […]

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Archdiocese Plans Fire Sale of Properties in Center City, Bucks, Down the Shore

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has confirmed that—in addition to the Archbishops’ residence in Lower Merion—it intends to sell-off its properties in Center City, Bucks County, […]


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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Casualties Reported After Texas A&M Shooting

Police have apprehended a gunman who reportedly opened fire near Texas A&M’s campus in College Station, Texas. At least six people were injured, including police […]

Paul Ryan Works Out With Congressman Jim Gerlach

Paul Ryan—the Congressman from Wisconsin who has been named as the VP on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s ticket—is all buddy-buddy with Congressman Jim Gerlach, […]

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Woman Steals Purse from Church During Communion, Tries to Buy Everything on the McDonald’s Menu

A woman in Upper Darby reportedly waltzed into a church on West Chester Pike and swiped the purse of a woman who left her pew […]

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VIDEO: A Cardboard Cutout of Hunter Pence Tries to Hypnotize You Into Buying Bread from Liscio’s Bakery

Hey! Here’s that video of a cardboard cutout of former Phillie Hunter Pence peddling hoagie rolls at Philadelphia landmarks set to irritating house music with […]

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Celeb Scoop: Michael Phelps to Fix His Golf Game on Bryn Mawr-Produced TV Show

Phelps to Star on Bryn Mawr Golf Show. Michael Phelps has a lot of time on his hands now that he’s done swimming faster than […]

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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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Ocean City Closes Beach Thanks to Sewage Leak

Yum. Ocean City had to close a stretch of beach on Monday due to “localized sewage leak.” Swimmers aren’t allowed to use the beach between […]

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Philadelphians Need to Watch Their F#$%ing Language

Holy shit, you guys, Philly apparently has a cursing problem. Not the kind of curses you get by building on top of Native American burial […]

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This Is What Happens When the Phils Aren’t in the Playoff Hunt

Ah, summer at the ballpark. While the Phils were working hard to beat the Cards on Sunday, a fan decided to take a little nap […]

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Preview: Live Arts and Philly Fringe

A guide to LGBT shows and artists

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