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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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Charles Ramsey police commissioner announces retirement
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Police Commissioner Ramsey Announces Retirement

He’ll leave at the end of Mayor Nutter’s term.

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Featuring LGBTQ Offerings

They “demonstrate the Festival’s commitment to including all members” in their programing and conversation.

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Report: Ramsey to Retire

Morning headlines: Police commissioner expected to announce today.

15 Now protesters - Broad Street - $15 minimum wage
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Activists Interrupt Temple President at Trustees Meeting

They’re demanding Temple pay its workers $15 an hour.

We’re Throwing a G Philly Alan Cumming Party at Borgata

Plus details on how you can get in on the fun.

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50-Year-Old Father of Three Killed Inside Home

While his three children slept upstairs.


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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The Air Was Cleaner During the Pope’s Visit

You didn’t imagine it.

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No, Tom Wolf Can’t Govern Pa.

Mathis: “I can’t cave,” the governor says. That’s the problem.

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Nutter: If You Want to Be Loved, Don’t Be Mayor

Instead, “you should go work in a pet shop,” he tells Governing magazine.

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Stop Whining, Philly Sports Fans

McQuade: Bad behavior in sports? Not always about you.

REVIEW: Dining With the Divas Lives Up To Its Name

The performers stayed true to the name of the event as it was indeed a diva showcase.

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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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Philly Couple Make Epic Halloween Baby Announcement Video

Mazarick Rivera is due on October 31st.

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WATCH: Man Attacked in Somerton Home

He was left with a cracked skull.

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Report: Missing Child Found Dead in Haddon Township

3-year-old had been reported missing on Tuesday morning.

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Mets Fans Chant “Utley Sucks”, but He Doesn’t Play

And New York wins.

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