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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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Spotted in Rittenhouse Square: Bruce Willis

The A-lister and another big-name Hollywood actor are in town shooting the next Shyamalan flick.

News

Teen Killed in Crossfire of Germantown Shootout

Police say three others, including a 13-year-old, were wounded when shots rang out.

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Police Investigating Reports of Sexual Assault at Temple

The incidents allegedly occurred in a dorm and at an off-campus apartment.

Opinion

Dear Philly: Stop Patting Yourself on the Back Over Octavius Catto

Here are 10 more Black statues that need to rise.

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Police: Gunman Posing as Pizza Deliverer Shoots Mt. Airy Man

The suspect was reportedly carrying a half-eaten pizza.

News

Sixers Guard Ben Simmons Calls Trump a “Dickhead”

The outspoken Aussie said he isn’t the right man to be in charge of the country.


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

Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Had a Really Bad Day In Court

A 14-year-old boy testified against Tyler, who reportedly played guitar with Prince.

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Rejoice: You Can Get Free Wawa Coffee on Friday

And you can get as many refills as you want.

News

There’s a Way to Get Republicans Out of City Hall Once and for All

Owens: They might control Washington, but they don’t need to have power here.

News

Philly Just Unveiled Its First Memorial to an African-American Figure

Head to City Hall to see it.

News

Wawa: Those Maggots Probably Didn’t Come From Our Hoagie

The company responded to a video of fly larva in a sandwich wrapper.

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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

George Bochetto Wants to Move Muhammad Ali’s Pink House to Philly

The powerful Center City lawyer explains why the champ’s childhood home belongs here.

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“Kill Trump” Graffiti Found in Manayunk

The PPD’s Homeland Security Unit is investigating.

News

Center City Is Finally Getting the Giant Movie Theater It Needs

The new AMC theater is going to have reclining chairs, food delivered right to your seats and booze!

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Man Wanted for Shooting Ex’s Mom Found Dead

Police found Gregory Feldman in a Wawa parking lot.

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