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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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Pa. Senator Wants Restrictive Abortion Clinic Law Repealed

The law works similarly to the Texas law overturned by SCOTUS.

News

Remembering Eagles Coach Legend Buddy Ryan

He built one of the best defenses ever.

News

Feds to Help Philly Reimagine Vine Street Expressway

The city is one of four winners of the Every Place Counts Design Challenge.

News

The Gritty Italian Market Wants That Center City Sparkle

The Italian Market is hoping to create its own version of the Center City District.

Opinion

Justin Timberlake, Twitter, and Me

I called him out for appropriating black culture. His response was infuriating.

News

Eric Lindros Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

He dominated the NHL in the 1990s.


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.


News

Philly Cop Arrested After Bizarre Incident

The police officer allegedly robbed a contractor he had hired.

News

What the Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Means for Pennsylvania

A Texas law similar to one in Pa. was overturned today.

News

Pa. Legislators Push for Development in State Parks

Think golf courses, water slides and amusement parks.

News

UDel Considers Changing Spring Break Schedule

The school is thought of by some as a “destination school” for St. Patrick’s Day partiers.

News

Meet the Dark Money Forces Behind Philly’s Soda Tax

Here’s why they’re troubling for future policy battles.

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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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Faculty Across 14 Pa. Universities Could Vote On Strike

The union said contract negotiations have been “stagnant.”

News

Man Allegedly Shot Girlfriend With Crossbow

It happened Sunday night in Torresdale.

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Kenny Chesney Sorry for Mistaking Officer’s Death

The country singer called Sunday to apologize.

News

Best Thing: Chocolate

Hingston: Just about the only ray of light in this forlorn sennight.

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