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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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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.

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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.


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.


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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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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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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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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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Philly Congressman Angers U.S. Soccer Fans — All 11 of Them

The representative is taking some heat on Twitter after last night’s loss.

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Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Accused of Exposure

Authorities say Stephen Springfield offered a woman candy before exposing himself to her.

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