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

Latest Stories

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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Philadelphia Board of Education Holds First Meeting

Members selected former SRC chair Joyce Wilkerson as president.

News

Peruto: “I Did Not Speak Ill” of Meek Mill Judge

The Philly lawyer pushes back against a report that he was criticizing Judge Genece Brinkley.

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This Cat Cafe Wants People to Stop Leaving Strays

Someone dumped a bin full of feral cats outside Le Cat Cafe.

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Mike Pence Is Coming Back to Philly

Get ready for more protests and crazy Center City traffic.

The (Very Gentle) Fight to Save a Downingtown “Food Forest”

A band of merry pranksters wants to save an urban farming utopia from the developer’s ax.


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.


News

Obama Stenographer Beck Dorey-Stein on Life in the White House

In her debut book, the Narberth native writes about what really goes down in the West Wing.

Best Thing: The Republic Endures

Happy 242, USA!

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News

Here’s the Schedule for SEPTA’s Trolley Tunnel Blitz

Trolleys won’t operate in the tunnel for a nine-day span this month.

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Man Killed as SEPTA Bus Crashes into Home

Police are investigating the incident.

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After Police Remove ICE Encampment, Protesters Regroup at City Hall

Protesters are moving from the city’s ICE headquarters to City Hall.

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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.


News

Center City Water Main Break Repairs Could Last Months

Crews will work to repair a massive sinkhole at the site of the break.

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This Blasted Heat Wave Is Finally Coming to an End

We’re in for thunderstorms on Friday evening — followed by a beautiful weekend.

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Police Make Arrest in Armed Sexual Assault at SEPTA City Hall Station

SEPTA police say they have taken into custody a person of interest who resembled a suspect seen in security footage.

News

Tips for Safe Independence Day Fireworks Celebrations

It’s the first July 4th since Pennsylvania relaxed its fireworks law in 2017. Here’s how to safe stay.

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