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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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First Repaired Silverliner Vs Roll as SEPTA Shows Off New Beams

The agency is on track to return all the cars to service by mid-November.

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Lower Merion School District Ordered to Withdraw Tax Hike

A Common Pleas judge found that the school district has, for years, overestimated multimillion dollar deficits to warrant tax increases.

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Jon Dorenbos Advances to America’s Got Talent Finals

He needs to beat three singers and a mime.

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Who’s Behind Poll Critical of Seth Williams?

A recent telephone survey is focusing on the D.A. and former challenger Michael Untermeyer.

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Tropical Storm Hermine Could Dampen Your Weekend Plans

The storm could bring heavy rain, strong winds and rip currents.

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The City Really, Really Doesn’t Want Jonathan Josey to Have That Promotion

An arbitrator called for the controversial cop to be promoted to captain in July.


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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Sixers Cut Landry, Pleiss, Sign Cat Barber

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Carl Landry and Tibor Pleiss. In a related move, the team has signed former N.C. State guard Cat Barber.

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Philadelphia Zoo Debuts New Baby Gorilla

Is it the reincarnation of Harambe?

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Flyers Unveil New Jerseys, Which Everyone Hates Already

Fans not happy with new gold-trim jerseys.

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WATCH: After Being Hit, Biker Stands on SUV’s Hood

Local filmmaker Sixx King says he the driver was trying to flee the scene.

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Amtrak Signs Contracts for New High-Speed Trains

The Avelia Liberty trains are capable of speeds up to 186 mph.

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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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Penn’s New Dorm Has Flat-Screen TVs in Every Suite

But it doesn’t have the Black Eyed Peas.

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You Can Now Book Flights from Philly to Cuba

For as little as $168 each way.

Jon Dorenbos on America’s Got Talent
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WATCH: Jon Dorenbos Kills It On America’s Got Talent

Eagles’ long-snapper wows judges.

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert in Philly Today

This is how we’ll end the hottest August since 1874.

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