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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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Zachary Wilcha Appointed as IBA’s First Executive Director

“I’m excited to continue to help create even more success stories on every level for our members of the LGBT community and our visible allies.”

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Will Climate Change Drown Philly?

Morning headlines: Report says city needs reversal of carbon emissions.

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Wood Impressive in Sixers Loss to Knicks

Undrafted rookie got his first extended preseason action, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds.

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5 Takeaways From Monday’s Mayoral Debate

The candidates talked about schools, taxes, gentrification … and Wing Bowl.

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76ers vs Knicks: Noel and Okafor out

Sixers big men Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor will not play when the Sixers take on the New York Knicks in preseason action tonight at Madison Square Garden.

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20 Local Native American Place Names

Hingston: And what they mean.


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.


Benny the Bum's assault still - suspects
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Police Looking for Pair in Violent NE Philly Assault Outside Bar

It happened outside Benny the Bum’s.

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Petition: Remove Columbus Monument

“We should do our best, as a nation, not to memorialize murderers,” writes one signatory.

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Temple Football Now Just One Win From Bowl Eligibility

After a 49-10 route of Tulane, there’s almost no way the Owls can miss a bowl game this season.

Police on Kiesha Jenkins’s Murder

“This was not a hate crime at all.”

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Beagle Finds Currency, Plants on “Trusted” Traveler

She was rewarded with her favorite treat, per customs.

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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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This Is the Monster Celebrated on Columbus Day

Coard: On October 12th, Philadelphia celebrates a racist, rapist, robber and genocidal maniac. This needs to stop.

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Insider: Tired of Philly Politics As Usual? Run For Office Already

Rashed: To succeed in the game, you have to be in the game.

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Arrest in Murder of Transgender Woman

The suspect pleaded guilty to aggravated assault last year.

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Hyped Fan Compares Eagles to Jiminy Cricket

Fans at Xfinity Live! go wild for Eagles win.

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