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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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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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Kenney Defends Soda Tax

The Scoop: “Big Soda has a lot of money.”

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Jerry Colangelo’s Impact On Free Agency

Even with Jerry Colangelo in the organization, the Sixers will have to overpay to make a splash in free agency. And that’s okay.

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Sixers Drop 8th Straight

The Sixers found a new and innovative way to collapse in their 108-105 loss to the Portland Trailblazers, their 8th defeat in a row.


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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Bill Hite Has the Hardest Job in the Country

What needs to change — our expectations for Philly schools, or Bill Hite?

It’s Time for a Real Crackdown on Smoking

Fiorillo: Nearly a decade after Philly’s “smoking ban” went into effect, people are still lighting up all over the place.

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Best Thing: Lisa Nutter’s Cuban Cycling Mission

The city’s former First Lady hit the velodrome in Havana and took a few laps.

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Philly Cops Probing 2 Shootings, 1 Stabbing

The city’s violent week continues.

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Phillies Sign Manager Pete Mackanin to New Contract

He’ll be in charge of the Phils until 2017 at least.

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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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Phillies Bring Back Kentucky Bluegrass to Infield

It’s the type of turf team had during the 2008 World Series run.

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Atlantic City: Nothing Will Be Different During 3-Week Shutdown

Chris Christie still wants the state to step in.

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Beware This Crazy Speeding Ticket Scam

Philly-area residents have been targeted, and the level of information the perpetrator has is downright scary.

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3 Things to Know About Philly’s Schools Budget

More school closures are on the way.

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