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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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Best Thing: Michael Solomonov, America’s Best Chef

We knew it all along.

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Feds: NJ Man Tried to Build a Bomb to Support ISIS

Police charged 20-year-old Gregory Lepsky.

Sims on Ethics Investigation: “My Appearances Are Consistent With State Law”

The state rep’s speaking engagements are undergoing scrutiny.

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WATCH: Thieves Tunnel Through West Philly Stores

Police say the suspects first broke into a church.

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18 PSU Frat Members Charged in Pledge’s Death

Timothy Piazza died after falling at a February party.

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Beer Store Owner Charged for Shooting Teen

Police said the 16-year-old had trashed his store.


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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Pa. Republicans Who Voted No on Repealing Obamacare

Pennsylvania had more defectors than any other state.

Philly Gets in on the Fyre Festival Lawsuit Action

A Delco emergency services company has accused Ja Rule and Billy McFarland of fraud.

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Here’s SEPTA’s Broad Street Run Schedule

Make sure you can get around on race day.

There Are Eagles Easter Eggs in the Latest “Star Wars” Movies

A diehard Birds fan who went Hollywood incorporated nods to the team.

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Free Speech on Campus, Then and Now

Nickels: Students in the 1970s seemed to understand that college is a trial run for adulthood.

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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.


7-Eleven Drops Philly Expansion Over New Regulations

It’s now much harder to secure a tobacco sales permit in Philly.

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Pa. Budget Shortfall at $1 Billion and Counting

It’s the largest since the Recession ended.

Overton: “It Appears I Wasn’t as Discreet as I Thought”

The Big 5 Hall of Famer denies exposing himself on a Montco trail.

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Sen. Casey Tries to Stop ICE Deportation

He unleashed a tweetstorm – but it didn’t work.

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