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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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Another Bad List Ranking for Philly

Magazines love lists. Nothing gets readers lathered up more than a rundown of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time (Jeff Beck over Van Halen? […]

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Your Arrested Development Brushup Guide

The cast and crew of Arrested Development—the cancelled-too-young ensemble comedy which, by some grace of God (Gob?), is returning for a new season to be […]

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How to Tell If You’re Too Dumb for Twitter

Global warming must be frying our brains, yo, because there’s been a rash of incidents of blatant Twitter stupidity in the past few weeks. Just […]

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Paul Ryan Is No Sarah Palin

First of all, let’s give Mitt Romney credit where credit is due: Paul Ryan is no Sarah Palin. No really: That’s a great thing. Whatever […]

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Smartphone Zombies Give Philly a National Reputation

The head-down zombies are everywhere. You can spot them half a block away. Unaware of the world around them, coming right at you; but for […]

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Aw, Shane Victorino, You Shouldn’t Have

Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Shane Victorino has rented a billboard. Victorino also took out a full-page ad in the Daily News last week to say […]


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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The PLCB Wants You to Bring Back Your Tequila

The PLCB has issued a voluntary recall of 1.75 liter bottles of 1800 Silver, Reposado, and Coconut tequila because the liquor may have glass particles […]

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Chesco Hoarders Killed in Fire, Firefighters Struggled Through All of the Stuff

An elderly couple died in a Friday morning fire in West Goshen, Chester County. Firefighters apparently had a difficult time reaching the couple because of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jada Pinkett Smith Is Sick of the Divorce Rumors

Jada Tired of Divorce Rumors. Jada Pinkett Smith has been busy trying to raise awareness of international human trafficking and posing for the September cover […]

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Hope You Had Fun Complaining About the Drought Because Now You Get to Complain About Hurricanes

Remember that time when America spent the summer bakin’ like a toasted cheeser? Everyone spent the summer going, “Oh nos! It won’t rain.” Well, hope […]

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Weekend Roundup

A guide to Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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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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A Letter From a Gay Son to His Dad

Where the politics and personal collide

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What Does it Mean to Write a Gay Play?

A conversation from GayFest

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Developer Looks to Buy the Divine Lorraine

Developer Eric Blumenfeld (the guy who revitalized North Broad Street) will reportedly look to purchase the Divine Lorraine on North Broad at a Sheriff’s sale […]

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D.C. Radio Host Calls Moment of Silence for Garrett Reid “Absurd”

When the Eagles decided to have a moment of silence before Thursday’s preseason opener in honor of the life of Garrett Reid, they apparently forgot […]

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