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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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Philly Lesbian Couple Says Virginia Hotel Refused Them a Room

They had a pre-paid confirmation.

City Council Holds Marathon Hearing on Youth Gun Violence

What can be done about Philly’s epidemic?

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Sanders Supporters Making Last-Minute Philly Registration Push

Was Penn “feeling the Bern”?

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Harper Lee Called Trump Taj Mahal “The Worst Punishment”

She wrote about the Taj in a 1990 letter.

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Cops: Man Robbed Fishtown Rite Aid With a Hypodermic Needle

Police are looking for the man seen in this video.

Michael Jordan: Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.
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A Weekend at the NCAA Tournament

McQuade: The East Regional was in Philadelphia this weekend. It was weird, and a total blast.


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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Man Shot Four Times With Rifle Near in East Germantown

The shooter fled in a late-model sedan.

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WATCH: Four Recently Born Lemurs at the Philadelphia Zoo

They’ll be on display to the public in the coming weeks.

New N.C. Anti-Gay Law Faces Court Challenge

Plus more LGBTQ news from around the country.

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Najee Rivera Murder Suspect Added to Philly’s Most Wanted List

Police are looking for Khalil Henderson.

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Today Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the PA Primary

You can even do it online.

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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.


Brandon Brooks: Wawa Is The Truth
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New Eagles Offensive Lineman: “Wawa Is The Truth”

Brandon Brooks is getting off on the right foot in Philadelphia.

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Penn Prof: “Don’t Grade Schools on Grit”

Angela Duckworth popularized the idea of “grit.” Now, she says, it’s being misused.

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
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So, Can Villanova Win It All?

The Wildcats lost big to Oklahoma the last time the teams played. But things will be different on Saturday.

Council Holds Hearing on Youth Gun Violence

On the scene at City Hall.

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