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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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Hey Donald, African Americans Heard You Loud and Clear

Kenyatta: What do African Americans have to lose by taking a chance on him? Everything.

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Philly Could Actually Win a Sports Championship on Friday

It’s all up to the Soul.

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Smart Guns Aren’t for Sale in America Because of a N.J. Law

Christie vetoed a controversial bill yesterday.

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Report: FBI Warrant Offers Deeper Look into Johnny Doc Investigation

Here’s what the feds appear to be digging for — and what Doc has to say about it.

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Pa. Department of Education Ramping up Charter School Oversight

It’s largely a push by Gov. Wolf to better regulate the schools.

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Henon Still Quiet About FBI Raid

The councilman still won’t answer questions about the FBI raid on his office.


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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Kenney to PPA: Target Worst Offenders Parking on Broad Street Median

The Parking Authority says it will ticket more cars parked illegally on Broad Street.

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New Book Treats Wildwood Motels Like the Works of Art They Are

We talk to Phila. U’s Mark Havens.

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Film Office’s New “Billy Penn Music” Causes Confusion

Billy Penn the media outlet is “concerned.”

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Reports: WIP Fires Drive-Time Radio Host Josh Innes

He had been losing the ratings battle.

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OPINION: More Should Be Factored In What’s Considered ‘LGBTQ Friendly’

The recent Campus Pride rankings have me scratching my head.

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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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Dîner en Blanc Angst Apparently Unique to Philadelphia

Sandy Safi of Dîner en Blanc International: “It’s a Philly thing.”

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Police: Bicyclist Assaulting Women in Center City, South Philly

Officials said the serial sexual predator groped four women in one week.

Tow Truck Bait Scheme
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Video of Alleged Towing Trap Goes Viral

Police are investigating the incident, which was recorded and posted to Facebook.

The (Too?) Careful Candidate

Inside Katie McGinty’s run for Senate.

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