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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

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Police Investigating Rash of Armed Robberies in Fairmount

Residents in the neighborhood reported four incidents this week.

News

Bucks County Principal Sleeps on School Roof for Good Cause

Tim Long promised Newtown Middle he’d spend the night outside if it raised $8,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief.

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Feds: Ambler Man Stole Hurricane Sandy Funds

Nicholas Ochs allegedly used his mom’s shore house to loot $250K in FEMA funds.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Spiral Q’s 18th Annual Peoplehood.

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The Schuylkill River Trail Just Got Its First Security Cameras

They were fast-tracked after an alleged attack on the path last week.

News

SEPTA Launches New Express Bus Service This Weekend

The Boulevard Direct will stop at eight locations in Northeast Philly instead of 80.


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

Delco Man Accused of War Crimes Convicted of Fraud, Perjury

Mohammed Jabbateh has lived outside Philly for two decades.

News

Spitting in Philly’s Face, NFL Decides to Hold Next Draft in Dallas

And people wonder why Eagles fans are so ornery …

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Students Pose With Swastika-, KKK-Carved Pumpkins

The disturbing image is making the rounds online.

News

What the Pa. Budget Stalemate Could Cost State-Funded Schools

In-state tuition discounts at Temple, Penn State and Pitt are at risk.

News

Meet the Philly Women Caught Trashing a 7-Eleven in Viral Video

Watch the crazy melee unfold.

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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.


Opinion

Four Better Takeaways From McCain’s Speech

Everyone’s buzzing about the patriotism remarks, but hebut he offered even deeper wisdom.

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Main Line NIMBYites: No Target for Ardmore!

They’re petitioning to keep the retailer out of Ardmore.

News

State Rep. Curtis Thomas Disputes Report That He May Retire

The longtime legislator denies a news article that said he was considering stepping down.

News

Schuylkill River Body ID’d As Shark Tank Hopeful

According to 6ABC, 58-year-old Philip Reitnour was $3 million in debt and in the process of being sued.

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