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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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Ryan Howard Injury Update

Ryan Howard (the Phils first baseman, remember?) underwent surgery in October after—well, you know. Word is that the timetable for Howard’s return has him slated […]

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Map of Closing Catholic Schools

An official statement is expected later today, but, right now, Twitter is abuzz as people are confirming the closings of Catholic schools in the Philadelphia […]

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NBC Reporter’s State College DUI

Jay Gray—and NBC television reporter—was in State College, Pennsylvania covering the Jerry Sandusky scandal when he was stopped for driving erratically. Gray explained to the […]

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Conlin to Remain in HOF Through July?

Bill Conlin won J.G. Taylor Spink award last summer for his achievements as a baseball writer. Thus, his portrait hangs in Cooperstown amongst the greatest […]

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Temple’s Pierce Declares for Draft

Fresh off of Temple’s first bowl win in *checks watch* approximately a lifetime, Owls running back Bernard Pierce has announced that he will forgo his […]

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PATCO Beating Suspect Arrested

An early Monday attack at the 8th and Market PATCO station was caught on tape (because onlookers recorded it on their phones). An 18-year-old Wynnefield […]


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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Bonner and Prendergast to Close?

Today, a 4 p.m. announcement has been scheduled so that the Philadelphia Archdiocese can inform the public of the school closings that have been recommended. […]

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Penis Pic Gets Judge Suspended?

This week in dick-pic news, Willie Singletary—the Philadelphia traffic court judge that had been relieved of his duties late last month—has been officially suspended without […]

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11 Style Trends to Love—and Hate—in 2012

The beginning of each year ushers in a wave of new trends, and myriad lists detailing them. It’s enough to make you want to chuck […]

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TV Recap: The 24/7 Finale

For many, New Year’s Eve is a big night out: lavish parties, V.I.P. lists, bottle service and the like. For Peter Laviolette, it was an […]

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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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Weekend Roundup

Drag shows, variety shows and more

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Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

Five ways to avoid the headaches

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Roth Steals Show at Exclusive Van Halen Concert

In case you’re not up on your rock-gods-of-the-’80s pop culture news, a David Lee Roth-fronted Van Halen played an intimate club gig at New York […]

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Theater Review: “Hair”

For years, the musical Hair has seemed liked a dated, time-bottle musical—filled with drugs, hippies, Vietnam, and a Godspell-ian, tribal cast. Opening the same year […]

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