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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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Two Cops Injured in Bizarre Early Morning Hit-and-Run

A confounding chain of events unfolded on Broad Street.

News

Sims Hangs On, Other Incumbents Lose

Mark Cohen finally gets picked off and Tonyelle Cook-Artis’ brief time in Harrisburg comes to an end.

News

Police Seeking Suspects in Violent Armed Robbery in Old City

A suspect beat a victim with his gun. It was all captured on video.

News

Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Philly Victory Speech

She went after Trump and offered an olive branch to Sanders supporters.

News

Montco’s Shapiro Wins Dem. A.G. Primary

He’ll face John Rafferty in the general election.

News

Katie McGinty Soundly Beats Joe Sestak for Democratic Senate Nomination

Progressive darling John Fetterman beat expectations, but finished third.


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

Evans Wins, Ends Fattah’s Run in the 2nd

A big year for for the longtime state Rep. just got bigger.

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Trump, Clinton Win Pennsylvania Primary

Shocking just about nobody.

Primaries

Why Isn’t This Voting Machine Accepting a Bernie Sanders Vote?

Fiorillo: Relax, there are perfectly logical reasons.

News

At The Famous: Huge Sammiches, Small Crowd

Gambacorta: The Election Day destination spot was quieter than usual.

News

Relish Was Hot on Election Day

Is it officially the new place for politicos to see and be seen on Election Day?

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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.


News

Pro Baseball Player Sean Murphy, Fishtown Native, Dead at 27

He starred in baseball at North Catholic.

News

Shapiro Campaign Questions Fliers Linking Zappala, Black Lives Matter

Zappala’s camp says they don’t know who’s behind it.

News

Abdu Rivera Arrested for 2003 Arson that Killed Five, Including a Baby

More arrests are expected.

Please Let This Be the Last Closed Primary in Pennsylvania

Fiorillo: I should be able to vote however the hell I want. But I can’t.

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