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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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Sixers Roundup

In a survey among fellow NBA rookies, Ben Simmons came in third in NBA.com’s preseason Rookie of the Year vote.

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Monday-Morning Quarterbacking Colin Kaepernick’s Protest

Johnson: Debate always revolves around the “how” of the protest, never the “why.”

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28 Days Later, Still No Answers From Henon About the FBI Raid

We went to his office today. He wasn’t there.

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At the Donald Trump Protest on North Broad

Philadelphians turned out to oppose the Republican nominee in North Philadelphia today. A couple people showed up to support him.

10 Things You Might Not Know About College Mascots

Now that we’re in the midst of March Madness, a few facts about those bizarre creatures without whom basketball wouldn’t be basketball.

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Penn State Student: I’ll Leave School if PSU Honors Paterno

The dilemma PSU faces.


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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Black Lives Matter: We’re Organizing a Massive Protest for Trump’s Philly Visit

“Trump is a racist bigot.”

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Pastor on Trump’s Philly Church Visit: “I’m Not Invited”

Rev. Herb Lusk says he has nothing to do with Trump’s Friday meeting.

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Penn State to Honor Joe Paterno at Game vs. Temple

It’ll be the first mention of him at Beaver Stadium in a while.

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Local Mom Launches Petition to Bring Autism-Friendly Checkouts to Target

The big-box store tells Philly Mag they are looking into her request.

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Johnny Doc Finally Comments on His FBI Raid Outfit

“The good guys always dress in white.”

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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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AMOR Sculpture May Get Permanent Philly Home

The companion to the iconic LOVE statue could be placed in Sister Cities Park.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

See you at the Haus of Ham Brunch at CiBo.

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Photo of a Philly Cop With a Nazi Tattoo Is All Over the Internet

The photos were allegedly taken at a Black Lives Matter march during the DNC.

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The 2017 NFL Draft Will Be in Philadelphia

Draftees will walk up the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art when they are selected. Just like Rocky!

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