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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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What the Founders Would Have Thought of the 2016 Election

This year would have freaked them out.

Is Lenny Dykstra’s Comeback Already Over?

A best-selling book sets off another round of trouble for Nails.

News

Best Thing: We Made It Through the SEPTA Slowdown

Hingston: You’re pretty resourceful, Philly, once you get past the grumbling.

News

City Employee Indicted In Child Porn Case

He was charged on Thursday by a federal grand jury.

LGBTQ&A: Louie A. Ortiz-Fonseca

We chat with the creator of the Gran Varones project.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

SEPTA Adds Cars, Adjusts Service for Next Week

Ten more cars from Maryland will boost service on crowded Regional Rail lines.


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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Here Are the Really Big Names Speaking at the DNC

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, the Clintons and more.

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The Philly Heat Wave Drinking Game

As temperatures rise, so does the need to quench your thirst.

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City to Increase Beds, Outreach for Homeless During DNC

Philly’s policy is summed up as “housed not hidden.”

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Philly Working to Add Text-to-911

And Camden County implemented its text-to-911 system yesterday.

Martin O’Malley To Host Happy Hour in Philly for Clinton Campaign

The former governor of Maryland and presidential candidate will drink with young professionals at Tir Na Nog.

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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.


Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Through 8 p.m.

Stay cool, people.

Water Department Will Update Lead-Testing Methods

The Department said it will now follow federal guidelines after a recommendation from the state Department of Environmental Protection.

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: anniversary bashes, sinfully good performances, and Broadway karaoke.

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Former Philly Black Panther Serving Life Sentence Wins $99K Settlement

Russell Shoatz, in prison for the murder of a Philly cop, sued over more than 20 consecutive years in solitary.

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