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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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Philly Jesus Refuses Deal, Trial Next Week

“My defense is freedom of religion.”

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Ursinus Board Chairman Resigns Over Tweets

The controversy prompted “a larger campus debate about civil discourse.”

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Obama to Campaign for Clinton at the Art Museum Next Week

Obama will stop in Philly on the heels of two visits from Donald Trump.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

The Queering Racial Justice Institute takes place this Saturday.

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Pledge

It was first printed on this day in 1892.

Henon Speaks! Kind Of.

The councilman, whose office was raided by the FBI in August, held a short press conference.


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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Philly Public Schools to Dismiss Early on Friday

It’s going to be sweltering again tomorrow.

Fall Weekend Getaway: Glamping at Shawnee Inn

Get back to nature the easy way — tent-side champagne included.

Fall Weekend Getaway: Lake Placid Lodge in Lake Placid, New York

There is a sense of limitless immensity in the nights on Lake Placid — a mix of ceaseless breezes, a star-speckled sky, and a heavy […]

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Delaware Students Can Now Use Pot Oil at School

Yes, you read that correctly — but it’s not recreational.

I-676 Road Closures
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Expect I-676 Road Closures, Detours Next Week

Plan another route — the highway will close overnight for four nights next week.

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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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DNC Delegate Charged With Indecent Assault

The D.A.’s office has been under fire for the delay.

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Sixers Sign Elton Brand

The Sixers have signed Elton Brand to a one-year contract, the team announced.

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Local ShopRite Debuts Autism-Friendly Checkout

“It was easy to do,” says the store director. “We’re happy to do it.”

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Former AG Kathleen Kane Seeks $1 Million in Divorce Case

Her petition calls the request a credit against $6 million she claims she is owed.

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