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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

Latest Stories

Protesters Disrupt Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Award Ceremony

The demonstration also called out Philadelphia FIGHT’s executive director and ICandy.

News

Ride the Ducks Operations in Philly “Suspended Indefinitely”

The amphibious tourist boats had been involved in two fatal accidents in the city.

News

Likes and Dislikes: Embiid’s Debut

Joel Embiid showcased the ability to dominate down low and stretch the defense in his preseason debut.

School District of Philadelphia

Two School Reform Commission Members Resign

The departures give the Democratic mayor and governor a chance to remake the SRC.

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News

Sheena Parveen Is Leaving NBC 10

She’s taking a job in D.C.

News

PPA Announces Crackdown on Uber and Lyft, Waives Some Taxi Regs

All good things come to an end.


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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News

I Played Table Tennis Against an Olympian in a Shopping Mall

Guess how it went.

ACT UP Supports Resignation Call

The AIDS coalition has joined other groups asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.

News

Embiid’s Debut a Success

Joel Embiid finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds in 13 minutes of playing time in his first taste of NBA action.

News

Joel Embiid to Make NBA Debut

Joel Embiid will make his NBA (preseason) debut tonight against the Boston Celtics.

ICandy Video: Ricky Peterson Speaks Out

A former ICandy employee talks about his unwilling role in a widening controversy.

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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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Ben Simmons Has Surgery

76ers rookie Ben Simmons had surgery today to repair an acute Jones fracture in his right foot.

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News

Why Democrats Keep Visiting Philly to Stump for Hillary Clinton

The state is vital to the election.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump with former Apprentice contestant Erin Elmore.
Opinion

OPINION: Donald Trump Was Neither Sexist nor Lewd on The Apprentice

A former contestant defends him.

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It’s Official: The Zoo’s Baby Gorilla Has a Name

Can you guess the winning entry?

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