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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

Latest Stories

Toomey Still Won’t Say Whether He’ll Vote for Trump

“I remain in a mode of waiting to be persuaded.”

10 Things You Might Not Know About Eddie Fisher

Or, how a nice Jewish boy from South Philly grew up to marry Debbie Reynolds, Liz Taylor and Connie Stevens.

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My Picture Was on Captain Noah When I Was a Kid

And I was so excited.

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Ex-Kane Aide: Her Reaction to Grand Jury Leak ‘Troubling’

Bruce Beemer testified at Kane’s trial.

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This Drexel Professor Did His Ph.D. Thesis on Cargo Pants

An interview with Joseph Hancock.

GayFest! Kicks Off This Week

Here’s our list of must-see shows.


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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Marc Lamont Hill, I Can’t ‘Afford’ a Trump Presidency

Owens: Hill says “we can afford to lose an election” to Trump. That’s a dangerous idea.

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Gold Medalist’s Brother: “We’re Going Straight to Wawa”

The deli run of champions.

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New Jersey Will Pay $40 Million to Create 21 Jobs in Camden

Officials had promised a ShopRite on the site, but the deal fell through.

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Man Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself at Gun Range

The 21-year-old man seemed to be attempting to clear his gun, police said.

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SEPTA Regional Rail Is Delayed, Again

Passengers were stranded for as long as three hours yesterday.

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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.


Poll: Clinton Up 10 Points in Pennsylvania

Clinton has a 23-point lead among women in the state, while Trump has a 5-point lead among men.

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Captain Noah Remembered: The Time He and Mrs. Noah Drank Me Under the Table

RIP W. Carter Merbreier.

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Former Pa. Education Chief Charged With Assaulting Wife

Police allegedly found Charles Zogby’s wife with blood on her face and hands.

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A Cop Once Accused of Assaulting a Woman Is Getting a Promotion

An arbitrator ruled that Jonathan Josey should be promoted to the rank of captain.

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