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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.


News

The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

Q&A

From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

Q&A

The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

Latest Stories

Dear Philly Dog Owners: Pick Up Your Poop!

Expert advice on how not to be that dog owner

Scenes From a Night of Protests

Hundreds participated in three separate, largely peaceful marches on Friday evening.

Opinion

The Hard Conversations We Need to Have

Harden: Here’s what we need to talk about to stop police killings of black Americans.

News

In Philly, Clinton Decries “Senseless” Killings

“We know there is something wrong in this country. There is too much violence, too much hate, too much senseless killing.”

What Philly Cops, Activists Are Thinking Before a Weekend of Protests

Two separate protest marches will unfold on Friday night.

News

Boston Marathon Dad Mike Rossi Shows Up In Court, Says He’s Not Mike Rossi

The bizarre saga continues.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


LGBTQ&A: R. Eric Thomas

The local gay renaissance man chats with us about his many talents.

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SEPTA: Don’t Expect to See Silverliner Vs Back Before Labor Day

It’s highly unlikely the agency can make needed repairs itself.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

SEPTA to Add 1,700 Regional Rail Seats on Monday

Borrowed trains should help to ease the morning-rush crush.

News

“Be Willing to Hear One Another,” Kenney Says After Dallas Shooting

Philadelphia officials react after last night’s shooting in Dallas left five police officers dead and seven wounded.

News

The Most Excruciating Black Pain

Johnson: Where we once had still photos of hanging black men, we now have graphic videos of shootings of black men.

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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.


News

Every Time the Pope Moves the Church Forward, Chaput Drags It Backward

This month, Chaput denied Communion to gay couples.

Eddie Alvarez - wearing the belt after winning the UFC Lightweight Championship
News

Philly’s Eddie Alvarez Wins UFC Lightweight Title

He challenged Conor McGregor afterward.

News

Philly Police Will Travel in Pairs Following Dallas Shooting

Police Commissioner Richard Ross spoke to reporters outside police headquarters this morning.

News

What We Know About the Dallas Police Shootings

One of the fallen police officers has been named: 43-year-old Brent Thompson.

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