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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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Harrison Ford and Liam Hemsworth Film at 40,000-Square-Foot House in Plymouth Whitemarsh

Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman and other members of the cast and crew of Paranoia were in Plymouth Whitemarsh on Thursday and will be […]

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Shame on The Fonz: Bad Celebrity Endorsements

I get it. Celebrities need money just like the rest of us. And the idea of the celebrity endorsement goes way, way back. Even Pope […]

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I Want to Hunt Bear With Jason Babin

Of all the athletes in the history of Philadelphia’s professional sports franchises, you’d be hard-pressed to find two guys more people would like to grab […]

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Local Athlete Is Olympics Hero!

A local athlete is the star of the Olympics! Okay, maybe not the star. But women’s soccer got its occasional spot in the U.S. sports […]

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Former Inky Writer Makes Lolo Jones Lose at the Olympics?

It’s been a rough week for Olympic 100-meter hurdler Lolo Jones, and there’s a local connection to her pain. Jones first gained notoriety at the […]

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A Look at NJ’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Yesterday marked the start of patient registration for New Jersey’s long-embattled medical marijuana program, arriving more than two and a half years after the state […]


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: Financial Adviser for Celek, Former Eagles, Gold Medal-Winner Accused of Ponzi Scheme

Celek, Former Eagles Sue Over Ponzi Scheme. Eagles tight end Brent Celek, former Eagles Kevin Curtis and A.J. Feely, and Feely’s wife, recent gold-medal winning […]

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The 10 Craziest Quotes From Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

On Wednesday night, TLC premiered the first two episodes of a new reality show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Honey Boo Boo, also know as […]

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We Should Pack for Mars Right Now

Scientists, science geeks and the media were jumping for joy when the $2.5 billion Mars rover Curiosity successfully landed earlier this week after an eight-month […]

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The Bourne Legacy: C-

For fans of the Bourne series, this must seem implausible: That, exiting the theater, at least three people were overheard talking about how they had […]

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SPOILER ALERT: Find Out if the American Women’s Soccer Team Won Gold

The U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team won a gold medal on Thursday afternoon when they defeated Japan 2-1. South Jersey’s Carli Lloyd scored both goals—a […]

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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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Nik Wallenda Successfully Walks 1,300-Foot Wire 100 Feet Above A.C. Beach

Nik Wallenda—the dude that walked a tightrope over Niagara Falls—was on the beach in Atlantic City today to walk a 1,300-foot wire 100 feet above […]

MSNBC Plans to Air Documentaries on Obama, Romney

MSNBC reportedly plans to air documentaries on President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The programs have reportedly been described at “biographical political […]

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PICA Board Delays Vote on Mayor Nutter’s Five-Year Plan

The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA) has decided to delay its vote on Mayor Nutter’s five-year plan for the city of Philadelphia. The decision was […]

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Army Tests a $517 Million Blimp (Really) in Jersey

The Army has a $517 million spy blimp (for reals) that made it’s maiden voyage in Jersey on Tuesday. It’s technically called a Long Endurance […]

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