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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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Full Jury and Alternates Selected for the Jerry Sandusky Trial

A full jury and four alternates have been selected for the trial of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky. Many of the selected jurors […]

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Kenny Chesney Plans Free Concert on Wildwood Boardwalk

Kenny Chesney—who has headlined a bunch of summer tours that have sold out at Lincoln Financial Field and other outdoor stadiums—has planned a free outdoor […]

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Let’s Talk About AIDS

The 20-something question

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Joe Frazier’s North Philly Gym Is Endangered

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Joe Frazier’s former gym—where he lived and trained for a historic bout with Muhammad Ali—America’s 11 Most […]

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Parents Sue School District, Mayor’s Office of Education Over Planned School Closing

A group of parents have filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the planned closure of Harrison Elementary School. The suit names the Philadelphia School District, […]

Michelle Obama Set to Speak at National Constitution Center

First Lady Michelle Obama will address an audience at the National Constitution Center this afternoon at a ticketed campaign event. The FLOTUS will speak in […]


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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Trade Your Cab Ride for a Lift From an Uber Town Car

Today, June 6th, 2012, marks the launch of Uber’s town car service in Philadelphia. The service allows you to order a town car—for more than […]

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South Jersey School on Lockdown After Bear Sighting

Thomas Richard Elementary School in Waterford Township, South Jersey has been placed on lockdown after a bear was spotted nearby. The black bear was seen […]

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Celeb Scoop: Dave Grohl Left Two $1,000 Tips at a Rittenhouse Bar

Dave Grohl Left One Helluva Tip. Twice. The Foo Fighters frontman left a $1,000 tip on two consecutive nights while he was drinking at Smith […]

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Chase Utley Hits Another Home Run

On Monday, Chase Utley returned to live baseball action as a DH in an extended spring training game. He earned three hits and homered to […]

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Live Stream of the Line at Shake Shack’s Grand Opening

Some of us have already had the pleasure of tasting the deliciousness of Shake Shack *breathes on knuckles, rubs on shirt*. Luckily for the rest […]

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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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Our 10 Favorite Sugary Cereal Commercials

Yesterday, Disney announced that, as of 2015, junk food ads would not air during programming intended for children. This—obviously—includes candy and fast food, but it […]

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Sexual Abuse Scandal Could Cost Archdiocese More Than $11M

Archbishop Charles Chaput announced yesterday that the sexual abuse scandal could cost the Archdiocese of Philadelphia more than $11 million. The scandal and years of […]

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Most Americans Know Gay People

Why coming out matters

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Ray Bradbury Dead at 91

Author Ray Bradbury passed away Tuesday night in Southern California. The 91-year-old author is best known for having written Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles and […]

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