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Guides

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

The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

Q&A

From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

Q&A

The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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City Says It’s Sorry That Your Trash Hasn’t Been Picked Up

Naturally, the weather is to blame.

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Opinion

Repeat After Me: Donald Trump Is Racist.

I’m done letting politicians and the media sidestep the obvious.

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Philly Trolleys Could Get a Billion-Dollar Upgrade

And we can’t wait. Here’s what’s in store.

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5 Reasons Why Even Non-Fans Should Be Optimistic About the Eagles

Count us out in Saturday’s playoff game all you want, but here’s why you shouldn’t.

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News

How Close Is Philly to Opening the Nation’s First Safe Injection Site?

Here’s what we know about where officials stand.

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La Salle Art History Faculty, Museum Experts Oppose Controversial Art Sale

“La Salle has violated the ethical code that all museums are obligated to follow,” says the department’s chair.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Krasner Announces Rest of DA’s Office Leadership Hires in Internal Email

From former staffers to legal trailblazers, the new top prosecutor has put together a mix of influences to work in his administration.

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Could You Run Philly’s Schools? Now’s Your Chance to Apply

Here’s a warning, though: the job’s unpaid.

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News

How (And Why) Philly Forced People to Shelter During the Deep Freeze

In deadly temperatures, shelter means life or death for Philly’s homeless.

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Hidden City Philadelphia Sues 6ABC Over “Hidden Philadelphia” Segments

The Center City non-profit says the local news station is infringing on Hidden City’s trademark.

Opinion

Larry Krasner’s Social Justice Warrior Pass Is Hereby Revoked

DA Krasner is already looking less and less like Candidate Krasner. The time to start holding him accountable for that is now.

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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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N.A. Poe to Plead Guilty to Drug Charges in Pot Party Case

“You can’t beat the drugs that were in his house,” says attorney Chuck Peruto. “But the rest of the stuff was bullshit.”

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Philly Typewriter Guru Opens Typewriter Store in South Philly

Yes, a typewriter store.

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La Salle’s President Defends Her Controversial Plan to Auction Artwork

President Colleen Hanycz isn’t afraid to sell the past to fund the Olney school’s bold future.

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Philly Transformed Into a Giant Ice Rink Last Night

We rounded up the best photos from the ice storm.

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