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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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Tina Fey Says the Phillie Phanatic Is Menstruating

Last night, Liz Lemon—Tina Fey’s character on 30 Rock—copped to believing that the Phillie Phanatic is a woman. Which would also make her a lesbian, […]

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30 Rock Mocks Gay Jokes

And Tracy Morgan’s the punch line

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Weekend Roundup

Drag, laughs, music, celebs + more

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Shane Victorino Guest Spot on Hawaii Five-O

CBS announced yesterday that Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of Hawaii Five-O. They did not indicate […]

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George Lucas’s Red Tails Depicts War Heroes

The United States military’s official line as set forth by the Army War College was quite clear: Because the “Negro soldier is lacking in physical […]

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Nothing Comes Between Me and My Chase Utley T-Shirt

Are you in danger if you wear your Philly sports gear in enemy territory? And are fans from other cities risking bodily harm if they […]


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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Why PA Doesn’t Get to Pick Our Next President

Another election year is upon us, and there’s good news and bad news. On the upside, Americans will again peacefully choose their next leader in […]

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Does Melissa McCarthy Deserve an Oscar Nomination for “Bridesmaids”?

After months of best-of lists, “For Your Consideration” ads, and a myriad of award shows, all eyes will be on the Oscar nominations on Tuesday […]

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Don’t Tell Your Friend Her Husband Is Cheating

Dear Monica, If you know that your friend’s husband is cheating, should you tell her? — F.P., Chads Ford

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Are You Smarter Than a Ninth Grader?

This is a true story. I was teaching ninth-grade reading at William Allen High School in the Allentown School District. One morning, I was looking […]

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Morning Scoop: PSD Might Cut Sports, Music, Gifted Programs

And You Thought the Public School Budget Was a Problem Before. Now, the Philadelphia School District must slash an additional $61 million in its budget. […]

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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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Dog Attack Threatens Bucks County Fox Hunt Tradition

On New Year’s Day, a couple was walking with their dogs through Dark Hollow Park in Warwick Township when they were chased and attacked by […]

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Springsteen Announces New Album “Wrecking Ball”

Wrecking Ball—the new album from The Boss—will drop on March 6th. Springsteen had already announced plans to tour the U.S. It’s now clear that both […]

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Tax Appeal Ruling Could Cut $80M Out of City Budget

Race Street Parking Associates had its property taxes reduced by 44 percent by a ruling issued by the Board of Revision of Taxes. Last summer, […]

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Apple Wants You to Get Rid of Your Text Books

Apple announced today its plans for iBooks 2 and iAuthor—two ideas that will undoubtedly put an end to text books as we know them. The […]

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