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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 Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

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From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Wanted: Gay Male Couples

Rutgers Camden’s new study

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Watch a Slow Motion Clip of John Kruk Eating Ribs Set to “Chariots of Fire”

During last night’s Home Run Derby, America was treated to a healthy dose of Chris Berman’s obnoxious, “Back, back, back, back, back, back, back, back, […]

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Roy Halladay to Begin Rehab Assignment

Doc Halladay—who has missed Phillies action since May 27th due to a strained lat muscle—will make a rehab start on Thursday for the Single-A Clearwater […]

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Police Find Decomposing Body of Rape Suspect in Radnor

Police discovered, on Tuesday, the decomposing corpse of a rape suspect in Radnor. The 63-year-old man appears to have committed suicide by shooting himself in […]

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Blatstein Owns Warehouse That Burned in Fishtown Tuesday Morning

Tower Investments—the real estate firm led by Bart Blatstein—owns the warehouse that burned in Fishtown this morning. The four-alarm fire screwed up your morning commute […]

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Papelbon and Rollins Say Phils Shouldn’t Trade Hamels

As a few Phillies gear up for Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, the rest of the team—and Phils fans everywhere—debate the looming issue of Cole Hamels […]


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Betty White Adopts an Owl for Bill Cosby’s 75th Birthday

Philly funnyman Bill Cosby (who didn’t win the 2012 Home Run Derby, in case you were wondering) turns 75 on Thursday. In honor of Cosby’s […]

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We Might’ve Found the Most Honest Person in Philly

“One time I got so drunk, I was hosting a show and I threw a tray of glasses, and got kicked out of the bar,” […]

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Celeb Scoop: Is Taylor Swift Building a House in Sea Isle?

Cookie Monster’s “Call Me Maybe” Moment. Because it’s still the summer of 2012 and we’re still not sick of “Call Me Maybe” videos, here’s the […]

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David Letterman Says Chris Christie Is “Funnier With Fat Guy Music”

On Monday’s episode of the Late Show with David Letterman, the talk show host had a little bit of fun at the expense of New […]

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Mayor Nutter Appears in Federal Court to Defend Homeless Feeding Ban

On Tuesday, Mayor Nutter appeared in federal court to defend Philadelphia’s ban on feeding the homeless on parkland like the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and LOVE […]

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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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Contractor Discovers Bones at North Philly Demolition Site

A contractor unearthed bones on Tuesday at a demolition site in North Philadelphia. The remains were discovered as the contractor did work for the Department […]

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Despite Scandal, Penn State Boasts of Second-Highest Fundraising Total in School History

On Monday, the Penn State Division of Development and Alumni Relations released its fundraising numbers for the last fiscal year. The figures reveal that “alumni […]

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New Laser Can “Penetrate Clothing” for the Government and Tell Them What You Ate for Breakfast

New technology—specifically, a laser-based molecular scanner—will allow the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to know basically everything about you. The technology is 10 million times […]

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The Internet Isn’t as Powerful As You Think

It’s hard to find statistics on the effectiveness of job search sites. And by hard, I mean they don’t exist. Go ahead: Google it. Ask […]

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