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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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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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Biden on Trump: “What in the Hell Is He Talking About?”

At Drexel today, the VP went in on Trump.

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PPA to Fire Fenerty After Sexual Harassment Complaints

Officials previously said they wouldn’t oust the PPA director.

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Restaurant School Teacher Blasted Over Sexist Facebook Post

Chef Nicolas Dandelias longs for a time when women knew how to cook.


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.


Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Ramsey: Police Must Be More Transparent About Shootings

Philly’s former top cop says police shouldn’t “try to cover up unflattering truth.”

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Elizabeth Banks: “You F—ing Millennials Need to F—ing Vote”

We talked to her about Hillary.

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We Asked Rocky Composer Bill Conti About Donald Trump Using His Music

He thinks it’s great.

Kerkstra Departs Philly Mag

Tom McGrath will return to the editor role for the foreseeable future.

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Noel’s Unhappiness a Distraction for Sixers

Bryan Colangelo and Nerlens Noel square off over the sensibility of the Sixers’ crowded frontcourt.

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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.


Developers Are Still Ignoring Philly’s Vision for the Waterfront

We won’t ever get a better waterfront if builders keep trying to flout the city’s master plan.

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I Just Checked This Electric Guitar Out of the Philly Library

The free loan program began on Monday.

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Activists Call for Boycott of Woody’s and ICandy

Protesters say the Gayborhood clubs have dress codes that discriminate against people of color.

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Poll: Trump Gaining on Clinton in Pa. Before First Presidential Debate

It could be a source of worry for Clinton supporters.

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