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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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Police: Actually, No One Has Been Arrested at the DNC Yet

If all goes according to plan, protesters won’t face any charges this week for disorderly conduct—thanks to a new city law.

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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Philadelphia Area as DNC Begins

It’s in effect until 11:15 tonight. Perhaps the apocalypse is, indeed, nigh.

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Kenney: Trump’s GOP Is the New Know-Nothing Party

“Whether our families came to this country in 1776 or 1976 or 2016, this country belongs to all of us!”

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Sanders Gets Backlash After Urging Delegates to Support Clinton

Then his wife whispered something

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin

Expect Crowds on the Broad Street Line

Not everyone will be riding the shuttle buses, says SEPTA.

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Mississippi Flags Removed From Broad Street

Neighbors and protesters were upset by its Confederate emblem.


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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Dept. of Minor Miracles: Nobody Is Parked on Broad Street Median

PPA only had to tow 23 cars.

LGBTQ&A: Sharron Cooks

A chat with only trans woman of color delegate at the DNC.

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The Two Big Ironies in David Clarke’s RNC Speech

Johnson: And why his quoting of MLK is especially — and grotesquely — off base.

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A Gallery of 47 Bernie Sanders Supporters’ T-Shirts

From today’s march to the DNC.

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Celeb Sightings: From Elizabeth Warren to Anderson Cooper

And DWS at … Maggiano’s?!?!?!?

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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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WATCH: Vermin Supreme Is In Philly for the DNC

The satirist says he hopes to be chosen as the nominee.

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WATCH: Giant Inflatable Joints Marched Around City Hall

It’s all part of a weed legalization protest (duh).

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WATCH: Supercut of Darrell Clarke Attacking Donald Trump

“He might send you back to where he thinks you came from!”

The Ultimate LGBTQ DNC Guide

The parties, protests, forums, and events you don’t want to miss!

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