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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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Pope Francis Disappoints With Trans Comments

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Dad Charged With Shooting 4-Year-Old Daughter

Maurice Phillips had recently posted photos of guns to his Facebook.

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What Happens When the Police Force Is Short 400 Officers?

Gambacorta: Expect less ambitious crime-fighting efforts — a scary thought after a bloody weekend.

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Tom Wolf Legalizes Medical Marijuana in Pa.

Hurrah?

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Eagles 2016 Schedule Crystal Ball

Missanelli: Here’s how the Birds can make the playoffs in 2016.

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Police Officer Shot in West Philly Sunday Night

Officer James McCullough, 24, was wounded in the leg trying to tackle a suspected thief.


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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Relationships Hurt Hinkie

Had Sam Hinkie made more of an effort to build relationships, he may have had the chance to see his plan through.

Are Doctors the Key to Ending Philly Gun Violence?

A pioneering CHOP program focuses on more than just physical wounds.

The Real Life Rocky

How, in the era of Soul Cycle, a foul-mouthed, tatted-up 49-year-old boxer from Manayunk built the star-studded fight club everyone wants in on.

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Best Thing That Happened This Week

Vincent Velasquez made his presence known.

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SEPTA Starts Renovating Part of Concourse Starting Monday

Two sections will be closed for a year.

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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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SEPTA Gives a Firm Date for the Soft Launch of Key Program

10,000 “early adopters” can purchase the passes beginning June 13th.

Top 10 Best LGBTQ Movies Now on Netflix

The editor’s favorites include biopics, adaptations, and comedies.

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The Gallery Is Covered in Dust and Debris

Check out these ghostly photos of the ongoing renovation at The Gallery.

Driver Arrested in Gruesome Hit-and-Run Death

Police say Ramon Morales struck and then dragged a man on a motor scooter in Port Richmond.

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