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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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Philly Reacts to Trump Cancelling the Eagles White House Visit

Some are standing behind the president’s stunt, but more seemed relieved.

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Delco Exchange Student Pleads Guilty to Making Terroristic Threats

An-Tso Sun will reportedly be deported to Taiwan.

Dave Chappelle Sure Did Have a Lot to Say at the Borgata on Friday

The comedian touched on everything from Kanye West to the Me Too movement to school shootings.

News

10 Things You Might Not Know About Root Beer Magnate Charles Hires

A new book looks at the effervescent Philadelphian who made root beer as American as apple pie.

News

Made in America 2018: Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj Together Again (Kinda)

We’ll tell you the entire lineup for the seventh installment of Jay-Z’s eclectic music festival on the Parkway.

Opinion

Think the Supreme Court Cake Ruling Is Bad? In Pa., It’s So Much Worse

Outside of Pennsylvania’s major cities and a few other municipalities, it’s completely legal to discriminate against LGBTQ people.


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

Pa.’s Auditor General on Legalizing Pot and (Maybe) Running for Governor

We sat down with Eugene DePasquale, the Pennsylvania official you might not know but should.

News

Inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge Raises $2.5M for Research

All of the proceeds are set to benefit three institutions leading autism research studies and programs in Philadelphia.

News

Police Search for Man Missing for Two Weeks

A car belong to Ira Payne Bishop was recently found burned in Fairmount Park.

News

Body of Woman Lost in Flash Flood Pulled From Pennypack Creek

Police say the 30-year-old victim was inside a storm drain near Roosevelt Boulevard when she was swept away.

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Carson Wentz Is Launching a Charity Food Truck in Philly

Thy Kingdom Crumb will provide meals to those in need.

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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

Being Rich in Philly Sure Doesn’t Look Like It Used To

From designer sweatpants to chicken coops: The lowdown on how wealth went stealth.

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Stuck in the Middle With Michael Smerconish

In his new book, the Villanova-based Inquirer columnist revisits his greatest hits — and misses.

Best Thing: The Sixers Reupped Brett Brown

All together now: Three! More! Years!

LGBTQ&A: Kay Martinez

Meet the new Mazzoni employee who is addressing diversity at the LGBTQ nonprofit in a critical way.

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