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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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WATCH: Eagles Fans Already Booing QB Carson Wentz

After he didn’t sign any autographs.

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Philly Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme

Melanie Bullock allegedly tried to scam the state out of 38K.

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If SEPTA Didn’t Hire You Because of a Criminal Record …

… these lawyers want to hear from you.

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John Estey, Rendell’s Former Chief-of-Staff, Charged With Wire Fraud

Estey has agreed to plead guilty.

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New Poll: Chris Christie More Unpopular Than Ever in N.J.

And Trump has nothing to do with it.

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Voter Turnout Wasn’t That Bad in the 2016 Primary

Almost 40 percent of Philadelphia voters came to the polls.


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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Creator of the Mister Softee’s Jingle Dies at 94

Les Waas produced almost 1,000 songs in his lifetime.

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What’s Next for John Fetterman?

The Braddock mayor talks with us about his 20-percent showing in the Senate primary.

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Philly Mom Crowdfunds Divorce Against Husband

Aja Beech’s husband, Tobias McQueston, faces charges that he assaulted her.

Cop Locked Up For Burglary

Alex McAdams allegedly broke into his girlfriend’s apartment in March.

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Philly Cop Suspended For Allegedly Making Racist Remarks

Cpl. Robert Pawlowski reportedly called a black boss a “banana-eating monkey.”

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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.


5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Philly Black Pride, live performances, and bingo!

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WATCH: Philadelphia Zoo Unveils Baby Lemurs

Why these lemurs are important for the species’ future.

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Cardinal O’Hara Student Rips School Over “Modesty” Assembly for Girls

“I was infuriated by what I heard,” she writes.

There Might Be a Car-Free #OpenStreets Weekend This Fall

The administration says it’s planning to do an event in September or October.

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