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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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Sixers Mailbag

In the latest edition of our 76ers mailbag we react to the resignation of Sam Hinkie, and the hiring of Bryan Colangelo to take his place.

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SEPTA: Don’t Take Selfies on the Train Tracks

A recent study found that train tracks are the third deadliest place to take selfies.

PHOTOS: 2016 DVLF HEROES Ceremony

LGBTQ achievers, activists, and allies were celebrated at the 10th-annual event.

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Is Philly Doing Enough to Save Cardiac Arrest Victims?

Ryan Gillyard’s tragic death one year ago might have been prevented if the city had better protocols for treating cardiac arrest.

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57 Painted Donkeys Are Going to Be Displayed Throughout Philly for the DNC

They’ll be at the Independence Beer Garden, Art Museum, Comcast Plaza, the Porch at 30th Street Station and many more places.

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Five Reasons African-Americans Need to Stop Drinking the Poisonous Clinton Kool-Aid

Coard: Reject the labeling of Blacks as super-predators by voting for a super president for Blacks. Vote Bernie!


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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Standard Tap Sous Chef Heroically Defends NoLibs Against Evil Car Alarm

His weapon of choice? A marker and post-it notes. Lots of post-it notes.

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Did Accused Cop Shooter Smuggle a Gun Into Jail?

A female prisoner told cops that Scott Griffin had hidden a gun in a trashcan when he was locked up in March.

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Op-Ed: Why Philly Should Expand the Property Tax Abatement

Domb: Critics of my proposal to extend the 10-year tax abatement say it will encourage developers to charge homeowners more. That’s dead wrong.

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Drexel Grad Killed By Hit and Run Driver On Market Street

Jamal Morris was riding his bike when struck.

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What Spring Sounds Like in Windows-Open South Philly

Weymouth: You haven’t lived in a Philly rowhouse until you’ve heard Hot Cross Buns butchered on a clarinet.

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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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Flyers, Philly Fans Embarrass Selves in Playoff Loss

It was a bad night.

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Bill Green to Challenge SRC Ouster in Court

“I am now fighting Governor Wolf’s action in court.”

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Alleged Gunman, Cohort Arrested in Cop Shooting

The man who allegedly shot Officer James McCullough Sunday was locked up last month on gun charges.

Phillie Phanatic vs. Tommy Laswordfish
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WATCH: Phillie Phanatic Faces Off Against Tommy Laswordfish

It was the Phanatic’s birthday yesterday!

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