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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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Restaurant Owner Says Union Protest Has Been Good for Business

Plenty Cafe’s Anthony Mascieri explains.

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Health Department: Air Quality Worsened During SEPTA Strike

More people drove, so air quality dropped.

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Eight U.S. Political Parties That Withered Away

It could happen to your favorite party, too.

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Pa. Paid Lawyer a Grand to Stand on Constitution Center Stage

He was at a press conference held by then-Attorney General Kathleen Kane.

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Contract That Ended SEPTA Strike in Question

Union president Willie Brown says he’s worried members may reject the deal.

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Wolves Dismantle Sixers 110-86

The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 110-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers behind 35 points from Andrew Wiggins.


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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Sixers vs Wolves Preview

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns square off for the first time in their careers as the Sixers go for their first winning streak since the 2014-15 season.

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Tax Gap Between Philly and Suburbs Is Shrinking

It’s not great – but it’s getting better.

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Here’s the Guy Arrested for Wednesday’s Drone Incident In Philly

It happened during the protests in Center City.

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Trump Can’t Register Muslims, Can Easily Launch Nukes

A Penn legal expert explains.

This All Seems Very Familiar, Say Philly Holocaust Survivors

Two men who lived through Hitler see echoes in current events.

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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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Hot Air Balloon Lands in Kensington Field

It came all the way from Chester County.

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Protests Continue in Center City, at Philly Colleges

Demonstrators protested the FOP for supporting Trump.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: the International Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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Sixers Win 109-102

The Sixers beat the Washington Wizards 109-102 for their second win of the season. Jahlil Okafor led the way with 19 points.

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