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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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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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Johnny Doc’s Union Paid Frank Keel $87,000 Last Year

And other gleanings from the most recent Local 98 filing.

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Chase Utley Homered Against the Phillies Last Night

That headline was probably hard to read. It wasn’t easy to write, either.

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Villanova Prof Sues CIA Over … the Bay of Pigs?!?!

Political science professor David Barrett explains.

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The Philly Naked Bike Ride Will Return This September

The one day a year when you can bare as you dare.


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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Should Philly Take Down Its Statue of Frank Rizzo?

A Black Lives Matter activist created a petition to remove the monument.

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Federal Charges Dropped Against Four Fence-Climbing DNC Protesters

The activists said they were unaware they would face federal penalties.

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Tom Ridge: Trump Would Be a ‘Dangerous’ President

The former governor and 49 other Republicans put their warning in writing.

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Why the Investigation of Johnny Doc Could Hurt Kenney

The mayor’s relationship with Dougherty may have residents assuming the worst.

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Berks County Parents, Children Found Dead in Possible Murder-Suicide

Police said an investigation revealed past domestic issues.

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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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SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for Maintenance on Nights, Weekends

Starting Friday, the tunnel will shut down on nights and weekends throughout August.

LGBTQ&A: Rue Landau

We chatted with the head of the city’s Human Relations department.

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These Tweets Show Why Sean Hannity Is Wrong About Election Fraud in Philly

So, so wrong.

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Greensgrow Founder Mary Seton Corboy Dies

She was 58.

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