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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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Facebook Owes SEPTA Kids Mom an Apology

Exclusive video sheds new light on the story.

Philly to Hold Big Stop-and-Frisk Town Hall

Mayor Kenney, Commissioner Ross and more will take part.

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Feds to Invest $1 Million Annually in Heinz Refuge

The money with go toward connecting city kids with nature.

5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: April Fool’s Day, First Friday, and parties!

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Wildwood’s Beaches Named Top 10 for Families

It’s a long walk to the ocean in Wildwood, but it’s worth it.

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65 Years Ago Today, Philadelphia Helped Birth the Commercial Computing Revolution

The first UNIVAC was built for the U.S. Census Bureau.


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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Flyers Playoff Odds Highest They’ve Been All Season

After a rare shootout win, their postseason chances suddenly look really good.

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State Rep. Mark Cohen Sues Challenger for Libel

Chuck Peruto is representing the incumbent.

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Animal Cruelty Citations Issued in Horse Abuse Case

But how did paint markings get on the horse?

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A.C. Trying to Avert Government Shutdown

The Scoop: Plan would let city slow pay to employees while long-term solution sought.

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No Roots on July 4th? Say It Ain’t So, Questo

Looks like the Kenney administration is making changes to the Wawa Welcome America! Festival.

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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.


A Transgender Call to Arms

What we all should do for Transgender Day of Visibility.

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14-Year-Old Was Shot in West Philly Last Night

Police say the shooting may have left him paralyzed.

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IronPigs to Wear Phillies-Style Powder Blue Jerseys This Year

They will sport them on Sundays.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About Pencils

Because today is the modern pencil’s birthday, sort of. Happy birthday, number 2s everywhere!

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