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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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Philadelphia Soul Championship Rally at City Hall Today

Mayor Kenney declared this day ‘Philadelphia Soul World Champions Day.’

REVIEW: Mauckingbird Theatre’s The Pirates of Penzance

The gender binary is an illusion in this refreshing queer swashbuckler.

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Why Philly Is a Perfect Fit for America’s First Pro Circus Arts School

It wouldn’t work in New York.

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It’s Official: Beemer Confirmed as Attorney General

Governor Tom Wolf recommended Beemer after Kane’s trial.

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Philadelphia Police Find Body Floating in Schuylkill River

Police found the body in Grays Ferry, near the Philadelphia Trolley Works.

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Governor Wolf Wants to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana

He’s not so sure about full legalization, though.


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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Reward Now $76K for Shooter of Camden 8-Year-Old

FBI, 76ers responsible for the latest increase.

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Tens of Thousands of Fish Wash Up in Multiple N.J. Fish Kills

They’ve been happening all over.

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Someone in Pa. Covered Their Evergreen Tree in Trump Signs

Call it a Trump Tree. It’s quite a sight to behold.

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Poll: Toomey Ahead in U.S. Senate Race, Trump Trailing Clinton

The Emerson College poll contrasts slightly with other recent polls.

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Bobby Henon Has Done This 53 Times Since the FBI Raided His Offices

Hint: The answer isn’t ‘talk to the media.’

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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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Trading Places Was Originally Written for Gene Wilder

Wilder died today at 83.

Phillies to Host Inaugural “Pride Night”

The team is embracing an unofficial event and making it their own.

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In Defense of Trigger Warnings

The director of women’s and gender studies at one local college says the University of Chicago got it all wrong.

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Four-Alarm Fire Ravages West Philadelphia Church

The church was reportedly 100 years old and used by five congregations.

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