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Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

The 3rd Congressional District has a highly competitive primary for the first time in 35 years. From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.


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How Should We Memorialize Pierre Robert?

Longform

The Forgotten Cemetery

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Wolf: I’ll Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Jeff Sessions

Sessions wants to crack down on medical marijuana use.

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Pa. Senate OKs Bill Preventing Plastic Bag Tax

The legislation now heads to the governor’s desk.

St. Joe’s Pitcher Becomes First Hawk in MLB Since Jamie Moyer

It’s been over 30 years since the Cubs called up the former Phillies pitcher in 1986.

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Judge Finds 6 DNC Protesters Guilty of Trespassing

One of them used a bolt cutter to get through a security fence.

Lenny Dykstra’s Advice to Graduates: Work

No school asked the former Phillie to give a commencement address, so Nails recorded his own.

Differing Accounts Emerge in Alleged “Body-Slamming” of 14-Year-Old

A gym coach who was leading a class attended by an off-duty police officer says the boy was the “aggressor.”


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.


LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Equality Coalition’s “Take Pride Back” Celebration.

Opinion

Christine Flowers: Cosby = Cliff, So He Can’t Possibly Be Guilty

Weiss: The columnist seems unaware that acting is a job, not a proof of character.

North Wildwood Joins “Other Top Boardwalks” With Smoking Ban

On the heels of Wildwood proper’s smoking ban last month, North Wildwood will also prohibit cigs on the boardwalk in 2018.

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Prepare for a Slew of Street Closures in Philly

Five events throughout the next few days are likely to jam roads.

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Commonwealth Court Upholds Philly Soda Tax

It’s the second major legal win for the city.

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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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One Dead After Minivan Jumps Curb in Center City

Two pedestrians were struck Tuesday morning.

Former Phillies Catcher Carlos Ruiz Pitched for Seattle Last Night!

With the Mariners down big, Chooch took the mound in relief and gave up a home run before retiring the side.

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Montco Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Woman Outside Wawa

Mazen Salfit of Lansdale was charged with indecent assault.

Mural Arts Honors Fallen Fire Lt. Joyce Craig

A new mural painted on the side of the Lawncrest library branch celebrates the life of Philadelphia’s first female firefighter to die in the line of duty.

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