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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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Why Pennsylvania’s Hate Crime Laws Still Lack LGBT Protections

In the wake of the country’s worst-ever mass shooting, the nation’s cry for change is hard to ignore. In the early morning of June 12th, a […]

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Why Pa. Hate Crime Laws Still Don’t Cover LGBT People

How crucial LGBTQ bills are being stalled.

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Police: Fairmount Park Murder Suspect in Custody

Toy Charda Bryant allegedly lost her life over $800 — to women she called friends.

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Jon Stewart’s Horse Found Covered in Paint Died

That poor, poor horse.

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Draft Profile: Jamal Murray

Should the Sixers be interested in Kentucky’s Jamal Murray if they acquire a second top-5 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft?

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Pa Supreme Court Nixes NRA-backed Law

The act allowed the NRA to sue Philadelphia in 2015.


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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Pa. Inmates Perform Well Above National Average on GED

82 percent earned the degree, compared to 76 percent nationally. Why this is important.

Westboro Protesters Blocked in Orlando

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Here’s What Broad Street Will Look Like During the DNC

A mile-long mural, tons of planters, and a City Hall light display will all be installed.

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Cops Seek 5 Men in Assault at Geno’s Steaks

“Don’t mess with us, we belong to ISIS.”

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Monmouth Poll: Clinton Leads Trump by 7 Points Nationally

She’s the favorite as summer begins.

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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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World’s Largest Fart-in Planned for DNC

Expect the air to be rife with flatulence during Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech.

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Kane Charges Two in Philly Heroin Bust

AG says the arrest shows her office’s commitment to getting dealers off the street.

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Dark Money Group Eyes Lancaster’s Amish Voters

Will the country’s largest Amish community swing Pennsylvania for Trump?

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It’s Been 15,000 Days Since the Flyers Won the Stanley Cup

Ouch.

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