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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

Latest Stories

The Re-Re-Re-Re-Rebirth of Atlantic City

When the casinos closed, everybody wrote it off. What if everybody was wrong?

News

Meet “The Philly Godfather,” One of America’s Hottest Sports Betting Experts

His rise to hotshot gambling guru may be the least interesting part of his story.

News

What to Expect at Philly’s New Rail Park

Phase one opens this Thursday. Here’s what the rest of the park might look like — if everything breaks the right way.

Not Best Thing: A School’s Very Special Graduating Gift

Students at St. Cornelius School in Chadds Ford are going off to high school with bulletproof shields in their backpacks. What a world.

Opinion

I Went to See Aunt Mary Pat Last Night. This Isn’t What Philly Drag Should Be.

A performer recently accused of transphobia played it safe on stage, but the opening act and, worse, the audience were a different story.

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Wawa Is Adding Another(!) Location on South Street

The store will reportedly be in the same building as Whole Foods.


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

Report: Philly’s Immigrant Population Has Boomed Since 2000

A new analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts found that the number of foreign-born residents living in the city has increased by 69 percent.

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Eastern State Penitentiary Is Getting Rid of Bastille Day

Say goodbye to the Bearded Ladies and Tastykakes.

News

Drag Queens at Please Touch Museum Have Some Parents Outraged

“We loved the Please Touch Museum,” says one suburban mom. “But we’ll never go there again.”

News

Cop Who Hit Woman at Puerto Rican Parade Sues Over Denied Promotion

Lt. Jonathan Josey says that Philly brass is afraid his reputation will damage the department.

News

Drag Performer Aunt Mary Pat Was Asked to Leave Fundraiser

Troy David Hendrickson says he was booked to host a karaoke fundraiser at Win Win Coffee Bar before a transgender employee raised concerns about his “transphobic” persona.

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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

Kenney Celebrates After Judge Sides With Philly in Sanctuary City Case

He was even caught on camera dancing.

News

Sixers Boss Bryan Colangelo Resigns in Wake of Twitter Scandal

The 76ers ownership made the right call in moving on.

News

I-76 to Get Variable Speed Limits in Congestion-Fighting Effort

The change, which will adjust speeds in real time based on traffic and weather, is part of a long-range plan for the roadway.

News

Family Terrorized in South Philly Home Invasion on Monday, Say Police

Investigators are searching for the suspects. The alarming surveillance video appears here.

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