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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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What’s Pat Toomey Hiding From?

The senator went to great lengths to convince the world he was the last reasonable Republican.

News

One of Us: Christine Flowers

The conservative columnist talks Tina Fey, her cricket phobia, and why she’s tired of people saying she looks like a certain sorta-hot right-wing lady.

News

Best Thing: Aaron Altherr Erupts

There’s always something, if you dig deep enough.

Who Is Tom MacArthur …

… and what did he do to rile up South Jersey?

News

Doobie’s Shut Down by the City

The owner of the venerable Lombard Street watering hole says she hopes to reopen on Monday.

LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones

We chat with the well-known activist and newsmaker.


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

18th Street Bridge Over I-676 to Close for an Entire Year

It’ll go into effect during the Monday morning rush hour.

Poll: Khan and Krasner Tied in DA Race

But more than a fifth of voters remain undecided.

News

6 Montco Correctional Officers Charged in Alleged Assaults

Investigators say the incidents happened in February.

‘Perfect Storm’ Rescue Ship Sunk Off Cape May Coast

The USCGC Tamaroa is the latest addition to an artificial reef.

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DNC Host Committee Gave Out $1 Million in Bonuses

Here’s where some of that leftover money went.

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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

Judge Orders Prosecutors to Charge Driver in Amtrak Crash

The Philly DA’s Office recently said it would not press charges.

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Frank Fina Will Defend Indicted PSU Frat President

The student was charged in Timothy Piazza’s death.

Could Philly Become a Real NASCAR Town?

Auto racing has rowdy tailgates and offers “constant action.” What does that remind you of?

Opinion

Macron May Have Won the French Election, but Le Pen Was Victorious

Nickels: Le Pen is nothing less than a Jeanne d’Arc.

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