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Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV

The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.


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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

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Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy (And You Should Be, Too)

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Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner

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Engineer Thinks PennDOT and Its New Ramps Suck

Charles Marohn—a Professional Engineer from Minnesota—recently took to the blog Strong Towns to skewer the New I-95/Commodore Barry Bridge ramps proposal that earned PennDOT local […]

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Central Bucks School District to Vote on Termination of Blogging Teacher

Natalie Munroe made national news when her students—and later everyone else—caught wind of a her blog posts about the kids in her classes. Tonight, the […]

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Just As Our Forefathers Imagined, Wawa Celebrates America’s Independence With a 4.5-Ton Hoagie on June 27th

Real Americans don’t simply celebrate the independence of the United States with some sparklers and a hot dog or two on the Fourth of July. […]

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What Happens If a Bomb Goes Off on a SEPTA Train?

Emergency responders in Philly were put to the test over the weekend as “Operation Edge” simulated a terror attack in the city. The scenario involved […]

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Jamie Moyer’s Tour de MLB Continues With the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed former Phillie and Souderton native Jamie Moyer. Moyer has already had deals with the Rockies and Orioles this year. […]

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Woman Says She Has, Ahem, Solo Photos of Terrell Owens

A woman is apparently shopping around photos she has of former Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens doin’ his thang. The woman claims to have connected […]


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


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Judge Gives Conditional Approval to House Arrest for Monsignor Lynn

Last week a jury convicted Monsignor William Lynn of one count of endangering the welfare of a child. Lynn has been held as a prisoner […]

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That’s So Gay: Oreo

The cookie shows its Pride

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Celeb Scoop: Someone Might Love Springsteen More Than Chris Christie

NYT Columnist Loves Springsteen. David Brooks—a longtime columnist for the New York Times—really loves Springsteen. But, if Springsteen isn’t really your thing, you’ll be glad […]

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Hear the Tape of Jerry Sandusky’s Adopted Son Matt Tell Police His Father Abused Him

A few days into the trial of Jerry Sandusky, his adopted son Matt came forward to admit that he had supposedly lied to the grand […]

PA House Majority Leader Says Voter ID Law Will Allow Romney to Win Pennsylvania

House Majority Leader Mike Turzai spoke at the Republican State Committee meeting in Hershey over the weekend. During his speech, he brought up the recently […]

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

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.


Philly News Outlets Might Help Christie Help Romney in November?

As Mitt Romney’s announcement of a GOP vice presidential candidate looms nearer and nearer, many in Washington—and elsewhere—are speculating as to the potential influence New […]

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Most People Still Think Bisexuality Isn’t Real

“Frenchie Davis of The Voice and American Idol comes out as a lesbian”—I read that headline on PHL 17’s website, and I knew before reading […]

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Words to Avoid Tweeting if You Want to Avoid Homeland Security

As a country, we are now more concerned with guarding utility and government computer systems against hackers than we are with real-world troubles like terrorism, […]

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Supreme Court Set to Hear Comcast Anti-Trust Case

The Supreme Court of the United States will soon hear a case involving Comcast and an class-action, anti-trust lawsuit alleging that the cable behemoth gobbled […]

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