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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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Thousands March in Center City Against Fossil Fuels

Organizers said 10,000 were there.

Kenney, Ross Discuss Plans for DNC Protests

Violent attacks in Germany and France have led to some tactical changes.

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WATCH: An Interview With a Bernie Supporter in a Rat Suit

His name is Waffles the Clown.

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PPA: We’ll Tow Your Car If You Park In the Middle of Broad Street During DNC

The weird tradition is temporarily put on hold.

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Philadelphia Firefighter Dies on Duty Saturday Night

He was found unresponsive.

DNC Guide: The Parties and Events

The actual convention is hardly the most exciting thing happening in town. So whether you’re here for her or here to drink, there’s an event, festival or shindig for you.


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.


Desperately Seeking Seth

After a year of scandals, feuds and baffling decisions, the once-promising D.A. has even his friends wondering: What on earth is Seth Williams thinking?

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Best Thing: The Ocean City Seagull Crackdown

Hingston: Hurling those Cheetos could get you three months in jail, kid.

The Ultimate DNC Guide

The best events, the loudest protests, the many celebs. Here’s how to get the most out of the DNC week.

DNC Guide: Keep Bernin’

Sanders diehards: Here’s where you’ll find your people.

DNC Guide: The Protests

With POTUS, hundreds of elected officials and thousands of media in town, Philly will be the ideal venue for those who have something to say (or scream). Here’s who’ll be marching down Broad, camped out in FDR Park and swarming City Hall.

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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.


Meet the Onetime Philadelphian Leading the Fight to Destroy Superdelegates

Diane Russell wants to stick it to the Democratic National Committee.

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Meet the South Philly Anti-Violence Activist Speaking at the DNC

Anton Moore, 30, has been fighting against gun violence for almost a decade.

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Feds Charge Former South Street Official Daniel Christensen

Daniel Christensen was the head of the South Street Headhouse District.

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You Can Now Run a Busted Red Light in Pennsylvania

You can no longer be arrested for doing that thing you were already doing when the light won’t change.

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