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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.


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

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The PGA Championship, By the Numbers

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast

Faith leaders gather to discuss prevention

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Fat Kids = Child Abuse?

A third-grader in Cleveland has been removed from his parents and placed into the foster-care system because the child weighs more than 200 pounds. Too […]

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Weirdest Memories From Dilworth Plaza

No one’s sure how William Penn and Thomas Holme came up with the plan for Philadelphia. Philadelphia: A 300-Year History surmises inspiration from garrison towns […]

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Catholic Church Is Shining Example

With all due respect, Pope Benedict XVI either lives in an alternate reality or needs better PR handlers. His comments over the weekend to U.S. […]

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Morning Scoop: Occupy Philly Ousted

Police Evict Occupy Philly. Some 50 protesters were arrested overnight after Philadelphia Police enforced the eviction of Occupy Philly. Most of the demonstrators cooperated with […]

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Babin Seeks Revenge in Seattle

Jason Babin—one Eagle actually living up to expectations in 2011—was a Seattle Seahawk for 2007 and part of 2008. He didn’t like the way he […]


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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Live Stream The Roots “Undun”

“Undun”—the newest joint from the Roots crew—is set to drop in one week. Today, though, you can stream the album on NPR. The Roots will […]

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Conrad Murray Gets Four Years

Dr. Conrad Murray has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the death of Michael Jackson. Prison overcrowding could force Murray’s […]

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Philly Sports Will Always Suck

To say that the past few months of sports have been brutal would be analytically dismissive. It’s not as if our favorite team lost and […]

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Ackerman Files for Unemployment

Yes, really. Ackerman was given $905,000 on a silver platter before being chased from the Philadelphia School District by parents and citizens wielding torches and […]

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Penn State Looks for Coach

Penn State has named women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose, professor John Nichols, associate athletic director Charmelle Green, faculty athletics representative Linda Caldwell, and Ira Lubert, […]

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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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Jenkintown Bans Discrimination

It’s a big step for Mont. Co.

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Doylestown Neighborhood Bans Colored Lights

The homeowner’s association of a neighborhood in Doylestown has ensured their section of town will have a white Christmas by banning all colored Christmas lights. […]

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Dungeon Case Prompts New Bill

Senator Bob Casey plans to introduce a bill that will eliminate many loopholes in the Social Security system. The bill will be introduced as a […]

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American Airlines Files Chapter 11

America’s third largest airline has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. American Airlines—and its parent company AMR Eagle Holding Corp.—cited high fuel costs and labor issues […]

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