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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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Petition Calls for Penn to Disavow Donald Trump

“This is not business as usual.”

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SEPTA Regional Rail Back to Regular Schedule on Monday

Soon enough, it’ll all feel like a bad dream.

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Tina Fey to Receive Award at Temple Next Week

She’ll speak with students for an hour, also.

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West Philly Woman Wins Lunch With Hillary In Contest She Doesn’t Remember Entering

She chowed down with Clinton yesterday.

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Video: In 2016, This Crap Still Happens to Gay People

Jimmy Contreras and Fran Hogan are a married gay couple in South Philly. It sounds like their neighbor really doesn’t want them there.

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Police Shoot Man After West Philadelphia Stabbing Rampage

The man allegedly stabbed two boys – one of them, his son.


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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La Salle University Slashing $11,600 Per Year Off Tuition

It’s part of a plan to end sticker-shock.

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White House to Recognize Local Advocate for Young Black Women

Cheryl Ann Wadlington will be deemed a “Champion of Change.”

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In North Philly, Michelle Obama Rips Trump’s Demeanor

She spoke at La Salle today.

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Here’s Who Funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly

Our DNC days are behind us. But who paid the bill?

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Boom 107.9 Moves to 103.9, Drops All Classic Hip-Hop Format

No more all-throwback hip-hop and R&B.

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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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PennDOT, SEPTA Team Up to Reduce Schuylkill Expressway Traffic

The best part? You’ll eventually be able to travel on the shoulder.

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76ers Musings

Despite voicing his concern over playing time, Nerlens Noel is keeping things professional on the practice floor.

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The Philadelphia Zoo Says You Can’t Name Its New Gorilla Harambe

It’s a girl, anyway.

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Chef No Longer at Restaurant School After Controversial Facebook Posts

That didn’t take long.

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