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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

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SEPTA’s About to Get More Expensive

The transportation agency just approved system-wide fare hikes.

Does Pa.’s AG Have the Solution to Our Opioid Epidemic?

AG Josh Shapiro laid out 10 recommendations for the insurance industry to help stem this public health crisis.

The Phillie Phanatic Will Haunt This Adorable Baby Forever

John Kruk jokingly questioned the mom’s parenting after she gave her terrified infant to the “big green guy.”

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Philly Groups Plan Toomey Town Hall “With or Without” Toomey

Looks like it’s going to be without the senator, though.

Amy Reed, Patient Advocate, Dies at 44

Her relentless campaign against the medical device that spread her cancer brought changes in FDA procedures.

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Drexel University Frat Suspended for Five Years

The frat is also under a sexual assault investigation.


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.


Philly Drops From Top 5 U.S. Cities

Phoenix may have overtaken us for now, but no lead is safe with how many old people live out in the desert.

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Pa. House Committee: Um, Ed, About That DNC Surplus …

Former Gov. Ed Rendell has been asked to testify about DNC spending.

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Wolf Expected to Sign Bill Allowing Pa. to Comply With Real ID Act

Looks like you’ll be able to fly domestically without a passport after all.

“It Was an Ambush”

Behind the vote that ousted Sharron Cooks as Philly’s LGBT Commission chair.

Drug Counselors OD at Chester County Halfway House

They were found dead Sunday afternoon by the people whose lives they were trying to help save.

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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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“Clerks” Actress Lisa Spoonauer Dies in New Jersey

Spoonauer, who played Caitlin Bree, was 44 years old.

Designers of Popular Cellphone App Think Philly Is a Sad City

Mobile app creator Tenor broke down the top 10 U.S. markets based on GIF behavior searches. Our most common query: “Cry.”

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Guess How Much Penn President Amy Gutmann Makes

Her salary increased (yet again) between 2014 and 2015.

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Why Is the PPA Teaching Us How Not to Get Tickets?

Is this instructive workshop some kind of trap?

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