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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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The Urban Village Makes a Comeback in Chestnut Hill

City living with trees and grass on the side.

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Getting to Know Timothe Luwawu and Furkan Korkmaz

What should Sixers fans make of Timothe Luwawu and Furkan Korkmaz?

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After Latest Freddie Gray Acquittal, All I Feel Is Numb

Johnson: We’ve been here before. And the outcome was never really in question.

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Own a Firearm? Get a Goddamn Gun Lock

A 4-year-old is dead in Philadelphia because she picked up a gun in her own house.

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WATCH: Heroic SEPTA Bus Driver Jumps Out of Vehicle to Chase Down Thief

Police say he stopped the suspect.

LGBTQ&A: Cory Wade

The activist and celeb updates us on life after America’s Next Top Model.


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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Simmons Was the Right Pick, But the Sixers Will Still Have a Losing Year

Missanelli: Why? Because Bryan Colangelo didn’t land any point guards.

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25-Year-Old Police Officer Shot in Delco

A suspect has been arrested.

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SCOTUS Deadlock on Obama’s Immigration Plan: Shameful and Wrong

Vourvoulias: The 4-4 decision has wounded a wide swath of the Philadelphia community.

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PSU Lawyer Says He Told Officials About Sandusky in 2001

Wendell Courtney says he advised Penn State to report child abuse allegations.

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Funeral for Philly Victim of Orlando Shooting Is Today

Akyra Murray was 18.

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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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Agholor Case Now in D.A.’s Hands

The Eagles wide receiver’s attorney remains confident Agholor won’t face charges.

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A Special Election to Replace Fattah Could Get Messy

Dwight Evans seems like the obvious choice, right?

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Sixers Select Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have made Ben Simmons the franchise’s first #1 overall pick since selecting Allen Iverson 20 years ago.

City Announces DNC Street Closures, I-95 Restrictions

Plus, the plans for FDR Park.

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