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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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Philadelphia Police Welcome New LGBT Law Enforcement Organization

It is called GOAL, or the Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League

Porngate Investigator Steps Down Over Conflict of Interest

Robert Graci once campaigned for the Supreme Court justice he was supposed to be investigating.

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Immediate Reaction: Raptors Crush Sixers

The Toronto Raptors used a huge third quarter to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 despite 26 points from Jahlil Okafor.

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Watch Out, Seth Williams

The women on City Council are about to hold your feet to the fire over Porngate.

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At A Glance: 76ers vs Raptors

The Philadelphia 76ers will look for their first win tonight when they take on Kyle Lowry and the 5-3 Toronto Raptors.

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SEPTA Is Buying 13 New Locomotives for $113 Million

They’ll be much easier to maintain.


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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Sixers Owner’s Helicopter Causes Cancelation of Soccer Game

It wasn’t really his fault, though. He’s apologized.

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5 Things to Know About Philly’s Next Top Cop

Richard Ross said he’ll keep many of the outgoing commissioner’s policies. But already, he’s struck a very different tone.

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Was That a Burning Cross on the Philly Police Twitter Feed?

No, officials say. It’s some thing from Pokemon.

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2016 Phillies Wall Calendar Has So Many Ex-Phillies

Cole Hamels is on the cover.

Philly Boxer Yusaf Mack: A Cautionary Tale and Inspirational Story

The forces of Black masculinity, heterosexism and homophobia all work as interlocking systems of oppression in the case of Yusaf Mack.

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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 on Temple Ads: “We Made a Mistake”

Why a big ad campaign disappeared from the Cecil B. Moore subway station recently.

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Rupert Murdoch Praises Christie

Also, Christie said his identity was stolen.

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The Parking Authority Has a New App, and It’s As Stupid As You’d Expect

Fiorillo: ParkSnap doesn’t do what you need it to.

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Montco Dude in Iverson Jersey Wins World Series of Poker

Joseph McKeehen won $7.68 million in his triumph.

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