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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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The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

Q&A

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

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

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Opinion

Philly NAACP President Should Resign Over Soda-Tax Lobbying

Owens: Minister Rodney Muhammad was not transparent about taking money.

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Police Search for Prisoner Who Escaped From Temple Hospital

Officials say Alex Alvarado fled from custody on Thursday.

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Pa. Congressman: Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims Aren’t Dying

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry is taking some flak for recent comments.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly AIDS Walk.

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Pa. Sues Trump Over Birth Control Coverage

AG Josh Shapiro filed a federal lawsuit in Philly.

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Gunshot Victim’s Body Pulled From Schuylkill

Police found the body near the Walnut Street Bridge.


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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Caitlan Coleman, Family Freed from Taliban

Caitlan Coleman’s friends are in shock: “I feel like I’m dreaming.”

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DOJ Slams Philly for “Violating” Immigration Law

AG Jeff Sessions sent a “last chance” warning letter to the city.

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Trump Comes to Pa., Talks About Truckers

He spoke outside Harrisburg on Wednesday.

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Romantics, Rejoice: Philly’s Love Lock Fence Debuts

The “Hope Fence” opened on Wednesday at Penn’s Landing.

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Philly’s Having a Citywide Fire Drill on Wednesday

Here’s when you can expect to hear sirens.

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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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Rizzo Statue Egg-Tosser Gets Community Service

Brandon Templin’s sentence works out to one hour per egg.

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Main Line Commissioner Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Philip Ahr, 66, turned himself in on Wednesday.

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Jogger Says No One Helped as Teens Attacked Her on SRT

SVU is investigating.

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Will Sly Stallone Ruin the “Creed” Sequel?

Rocky himself has announced he will helm the spinoff sequel … but should he?

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