Longform

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.


Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Longform

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

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News

The Turnpike and Interstate 95 Are About to Be Connected

It’s the dawn of a new era for two of Pennsylvania’s busiest roads.

News

From 1992 to 2018: The Year of the Woman, Redux

This time around, can female representation be more than a fad?

Best Thing: The Thai Cave Rescue

A world desperate for good news gets some. For once.

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News

Wawa Takes Steps to Address Cyclists’ Bike Lane Concerns

The company is asking customers not to park in the bike lane near its store.

News

Philly Developer Stabbed, Killed in Center City

The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the death of Sean Schellenger.

News

Build-A-Bear Just Caused the Worst Black Friday Ever

The store’s “Pay Your Age Day” promotion spiraled out of control.


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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News

The Dedicated Sailors (and … Jet-Skiers?) on Philly’s Rivers

Meet the members of Liberty Sailing Club.

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News

Environmentalists: Kensington Fire Was “Preventable”

The site of the blaze had been cited for numerous L&I violations.

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News

Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Dies After Jumping Into Wissahickon

Police say he was wanted in New Jersey for resisting arrest.

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News

Villanova Campus Minister Charged in Child Porn Case

The feds raided Tim O’Connell’s Drexel Hill home on Tuesday.

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Get Free Snow Cones (and Slurpees!) on Wednesday

They’re courtesy of Center City SIPS and 7-Eleven.

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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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News

Firefighters Calm Massive Blaze in Kensington

Smoke was still rising from the site of the fire on Wednesday morning.

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News

Cyclists to Wawa: Get Your Delivery Trucks Out of Bike Lane

Protesters formed a human wall to call attention to the lane’s condition — and frequent blockages.

News

Wolf Raises Minimum Wage for State Employees

Starting this month, state employees will make a minimum of $12 an hour.

News

From Sex Offender to CEO of Recovery Homes for Women

Meet Dan Feola, who founded two residential centers less than a year after pleading guilty in a child molestation case.

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