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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 Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

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From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

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The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

Latest Stories

Defiant Archives Transferring to City Hall

The William Way Center’s exhibit on trans histories has a huge new venue.

Behold, the Ultimate Pope Map

Slick. Interactive. Dead useful.

News

Relax, Philly: The Pope Is Bust-Proof

Mathis: It’s nearly impossible to screw this up. So let’s enjoy it.

News

Temple Wins in Wild Comeback, but Still Isn’t Ranked

They’re 3-0, though!

ACLU and Mazzoni Center Join City in Filing Brief Against SEPTA

It is asking to overturn the Commonwealth Court’s August 7 ruling in favor of SEPTA.

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Wolf Floats New Liquor Privatization Plan

Third-party company could run stores, but would have to keep all employees.


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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


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Pope Week Begins: 3 Things to Know

Francis visits Cuba; media focuses on Chaput; D.C. struggles with pope logistics.

Anderson Cooper Gets Spanked On Stage By Madonna

He had been a “very bad” boy, according to the Material Girl.

What Happened After My Kidnapping

Three kids abducted me in 2006. It changed my life. Did it destroy theirs?

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What Swarthmore Could Learn From Jerry Falwell’s University

Hingston: If a slur lands in the forest, should everybody hear it?

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Attention Eagles Fans: I Want In

Weymouth: You guys are having all of the fun. And as soon as I figure out how, I’m joining you.

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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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Best Thing: Eagles Lost Their Season-Opener

Hingston: We’re not a city that’s psychologically equipped to withstand the pressure of a could-be-undefeated season.

Eric Fanning Nominated as First Openly Gay Service Secretary

It is yet another LGBT-supportive move by the Obama administration.

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FBI: Terror Suspect Tried to Fly Out of Philly to Join ISIS

He was denied boarding.

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Why Does N.J. Congressman Want a Hearing on Daily Fantasy Sports?

“How is that different” from gambling, he asks.

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