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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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D.A.’s Office: Tax Woes Won’t Impact New No. 2’s Hire

Tariq El-Shabazz has been hit with numerous federal tax liens in recent years.

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Joel Embiid Is Worth Getting Excited About

Concern over whether Embiid can remain healthy is understandable, but the prospect of him playing is undeniably exciting.

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Sixers Roundup

Dario Saric has drawn positive reviews with his play in the Olympics. That, and more, in this week’s Sixers Roundup.

Finding (Mostly) Peace in the Wilds of Philly

One urban-bred writer’s journey from nature-hater to Schuylkill sojouner.

The Quest to Save Philly’s History

Oscar Beisert has a dire message for us: Act now, before it’s too late.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Wawa Went to Rio

Well, metaphorically speaking, that is.


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.


Two 6-Year-Olds Were Shot This Week. Will 10K Rewards Help Catch The Gunmen?

“We are appealing to people’s sense of compassion,” said one police commander.

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Kathleen Kane Opts to Not Testify in Perjury Trial

It’s the latest in a series of bombshells in the attorney general’s trial.

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Pennsylvania Auditor General on Trump: “What Is He Hiding?”

Eugene DePasquale today called on Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

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Here’s What Kenney’s Ethics Team Thinks About the Doc Raids

Ellen Kaplan and Stephanie Tinton don’t want you to write off City Hall just yet.

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Activists Put KKK Hood on Frank Rizzo Statue

Black Lives Matter protesters want the city to tear down the statue of the former mayor.

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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.


Will Threat To Jewelers Row Finally Unite Preservationists?

A developer wants to demolish five buildings and replace them with a 16-story building.

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Temple Is Trying to Get Into the Big 12

The Owls will get to make their pitch soon.

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SEPTA Bus Driver Attacked in South Philadelphia

Police say the suspect bit and punched the bus driver.

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DNC Did Little for Woman Who Reported Assault

Gwen Snyder hopes to transform her experience into a movement toward justice.

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