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It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

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Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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Listen: Hayla’s “I’m Free”

A song about a gay boyfriend

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Inside Heads & Tails

Spring hairstyle and waxing tips

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Hunger Games: A-

In September 2008, the month when Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games was first released, another young-adult series—featuring a certain milquetoast “heroine” and her sparkly vampire—still […]

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Stop Eating French Fries on the Elevator!

On Monday, I published my investigation into Pennsylvania elevator safety, which questioned the state’s inspection process through which elevators in Philadelphia are certified as safe […]

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Morning Scoop: No Deal for SEPTA Police

No Deal for Transit Police. Five hours of negotiations ended with both parties saying “no deal.” There’s still a 35-cent chasm. Looks like we’ll have […]

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Walk at Your Own Risk in Center City

In the dark hours of Sunday morning, Polina Kadiyska did something that’s become increasingly dangerous in Philadelphia—she tried to cross the street. The stunning 22-year-old […]


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.


Jack Slivinski Jr.’s mysterious death is only the beginning of the saga.

  He opened the door, pushing in without a knock. “Jack,” he called into the dark. “Jack!” No answer. But he knew his way around […]

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Broad Street Line Down for Police Chase [UPDATED]

Well, the Philadelphia Police Department is sure earning its keep in the absence of the SEPTA transit officers on strike. The Broad Street Line is […]

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Will SEPTA End Gender IDs?

A new push for transgender commuters

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Mayor Nutter Crime Initiative Status Check

Remember when Mayor Nutter announced his intentions to lower the crime rate in Philadelphia? Well, here’s how things are going (per a press release from […]

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Sandusky’s Attorney Wants All Charges Dropped

Joe Amendola—the attorney defending Jerry Sandusky on 52 charges related to his alleged sexual abuse of young boys in State College—has filed a motion to […]

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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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Defrocked Priest to Plead Guilty

One of the defendants in the sexual-abuse trial involving the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has decided to enter a guilty plea. Defrocked priest Edward Avery is […]

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VIDEO: Did a Sixers Fan Yell a Racist Slur at Jeremy Lin Last Night?

The video is muted, but some people think that a female fan sitting courtside for last night’s Sixers/Knicks game may have yelled a racial slur […]

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Celeb Scoop: Is Katniss Primed to Break Records?

So, The Hunger Games Seems Popular, Huh? The nation is in a frenzy over Katniss and company. Some speculate that they’ve got a shot to […]

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You Can Still See The Hunger Games Tonight

So, you want to watch teens fight to the death on TV on a movie screen tonight, but you didn’t camp out for tickets in […]

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