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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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LGBTQ: Juan Franco Murillo

We talk to the emerging community leader about his journey from front-line staffer to running a Gayborhood nonprofit.

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$6 Million Settlement Reached in Death of Bicyclist

The family of Emily Fredricks, who was struck by a truck in November, started a foundation in her name.

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Michelle Obama Is Coming to Philly, and Here’s How You Can Get Tickets

Tickets will set you back as much as $2,000 (each!) for the Wells Fargo Center event.

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Philly Is Getting Its First Ever Augmented Reality Mural

It’s a collaboration between Philly producer/DJ King Britt and muralist Joshua Mays.

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The West Philly Woman Who Transforms Songs Into Quilts

When Eliza Hardy Jones isn’t playing with Strand of Oaks, Grace Potter, and Iron & Wine, she’s making quilts out of songs. OK, yeah — allow us to explain.

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Jeb Bush to Teach in Special Role at Penn This Year

He’ll take the same title that Joe Biden assumed last year.


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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Pulse, Dilworth Park’s Fountain Art Exhibit, Is Now Open

And we’re really excited about it.

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It Happened Last Night: Bradley Cooper Came to Philly With “A Star Is Born”

He refused to do the E-A-G-L-E-S chant. But we still love him — and his gorgeous new movie — anyway.

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The Electric Factory Is Getting a New Name

And you can help choose it.

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Philly Doc Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against CHOP

“I came forward with my story because I believe that we, the healthcare community, need to determine how to ensure that women who bear children are treated equally, and with respect,” says Dr. Kaede Ota, who has obtained a $500,000 judgment against CHOP.

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How Did This Guy Get to Be a Head Lifeguard at a Philly Public Pool?

Police say that Michael Daniels sexually assaulted a girl at the John B. Kelly Pool this summer. He previous pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in 2015.

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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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Hurricane Florence: How the Storm Will Affect Philly

As of Wednesday, the biggest impact seems to affect transportation.

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Activists Launch Petition Calling on Mazzoni CEO, Other Leaders to Resign

The Black and Brown Workers Cooperative wants members of the nonprofit health provider’s leadership team to step down after recent staff turmoil.

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Lane Johnson Just Helped Pave Philly’s Streets

The Eagles player served as an ambassador for the Streets Department.

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What You Need to Know About Chestnut Hill’s Not-Harry Potter Festival

After Warner Bros. threatened legal action, the fête will return as Witches and Wizards Festival.

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