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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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President Obama Predicts That AIDS Can Be Ended By 2030

Plus: Christian rocker Trey Pearson comes out of the closet.

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
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Jay Wright to Help Coach USA Men’s Select Team

The team roster also includes Sixers Jerami Grant and Jahlil Okafor.

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Philly Water Bills Are About to Increase

The typical monthly bill will jump by $3.44 starting in July.

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Poll: Phanatic More Qualified to Be President Than Trump

Would you cast a vote for the Phanatic?

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Someone Set Off Fireworks on the El

The suspect didn’t stick around for the show.

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Some Awful Human Threw a Kitten in the Garbage

“The bag started moving, and out comes this kitten.”


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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The No-B.S. Guide to Philly Water Lead Testing

Why the Water Department says the water is clean, and some want independent testing.

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Fetterman: Stop Calling the Soda Tax “Regressive”

Op-Ed: It will provide a pathway out of poverty for thousands of children.

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Sixers Assistant Coach Sean Rooks Dies

He was only 46.

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Pro-Pat Toomey Ad Has Atrocious Cheesesteak Depiction

Ick.

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The No-B.S. Guide to the Fight Over the Philly Soda Tax

Council is expected to make a decision today.

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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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Clinton wins New Jersey, California

This essentially ends the Democratic primary season.

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Milton Street on His Run for Congress

“I’m not suggesting I can beat Evans.”

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You May Soon Be Able to Buy Wine in Pa. Grocery Stores

But will Gov. Wolf sign the bill?

Here’s Why There Are Pop-Up Couches All Over Center City

#CouchesDontCount seeks to raise awareness about LGBTQ youth homelessness.

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