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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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Mayor Nutter Commends President Obama for Support of Gay Marriage

Mayor Michael Nutter issued the following statement in response to President Obama vocalizing his support of marriage equality: “I commend President Obama for his clear […]

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Celeb Scoop: Hey Veterans, Bradley Cooper Has Your Six

Hey Veterans, Bradley Cooper Has Your Six. Bradley Cooper—along with Alec Baldwin, Michael Douglas, and a slew of celebs—appears in a new PSA for Michelle […]

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Pipe Bomb Suspect Turns Himself In, Police Find Another Explosive

John Grzyminski—the man sought by police in connection with the pipe bombs discovered in a Warrington home yesterday afternoon—turned himself in to Buckingham Police this […]

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit Opens This Saturday at the Franklin Institute

On Saturday, “Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times” exhibit will open at the Franklin Institute. The exhibit features some of the oldest […]

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Bail Reduction Request Denied for Mayfair Tire Slasher

For the second time, the accused Mayfair Tire Slasher David Toldeo requested that his bail be reduced from $270,000. For the second time, a judge […]

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Child Porn Laws Could Ruin Main Line Teen’s Life

I imagine Neil Geckle fancied himself a connoisseur of sorts. He wasn’t into cars, or cigars or fine food. Instead—like most guys his age—Geckle’s passion […]


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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Iverson Talks Jordan, Football and China as Shoes Re-Launch

The Answer’s infamous inaugural footwear—the Questions—will make a one-day return to store shelves. On May 25th—for $125—you can have the original kicks Iverson rocked in […]

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Prosecutors Want Jail Time for Ravi in Rutgers Webcam Case

In March, Dharun Ravi was convicted of bias intimidation, invasion of privacy, and other charges for using a webcam to watch his roommate at Rutgers […]

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A Gift to 2012 Grads: The Ultimate Time-Wasting Post

Now usually I don’t do this, but, uh, but go ahead and break ’em off with a little message for the graduating class of 2012. […]

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Rick Santorum’s Response to Obama’s Support of Marriage Equality

When you heard that President Barack Obama vocalized his support of marriage equality yesterday, we’re sure the first thought you had was, “How does Rick […]

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Glee Switches Things Up

Favorite character trade identities

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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.


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Ump Accused of Punching Little League Coach in Jersey

An umpire in New Jersey has been charged with simple assault after allegedly punching a Little League coach in the face. The coach says that […]

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HIV Trials at UPenn

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Eagles Still Incomplete Without McCoy Deal

The tale goes like this: Upon deciding that he would forego his last two seasons at Pitt and make the leap to the NFL, LeSean […]

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Obama on Same-Sex Marriage

Our president makes history

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