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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

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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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How Serious Was Seth Williams’s Review of Those Porny Emails?

A closer look at the D.A.’s justifications for not firing anyone over Porngate.

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Richard Gere in Philly Advocating for Homeless

He walked the red carpet with Sister Mary at a screening of his new film.

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Free Ride on the Broad Street Line Sunday, Thanks to Beer

Yay football! Yay corporate sponsorships!


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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Kenney to Nutter: Stand Up For Gays When Pope Visits

The mayoral nominee slams the church and tells Nutter to get LGBT families face time with Francis.

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Pope-a-Potties Are Going In. 3,000 of Them.

Crews are setting up the least-glamorous part of hosting potentially over a million people.

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Man Charged With Stealing 17 Cabs and Retired Police Cars

Eric Kemp has been arrested.

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Bart Blatstein Really Is Buying the Old Showboat Casino

Tower Investments is paying $22 million.

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Wawa’s Flagship at Broad and Walnut Has Opened

Also: The Pope will eat a hoagie.

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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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The Weekly Brief: How 83 Aliens Are Voting in Philly

There’s a new political party in town, and it’s out of this world! (Sorry.)

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Three Lame Excuses for Being a Cowboys Fan in Philly

Missanelli: If you’re from here and you root for Dallas, you’re a weasel.

HRC Issues Video Featuring Margie Winters

The video is a part of the HRC’s strategy to create global awareness of the issues LGBT Catholics face in the United States.

Bucks County Native Designs Sikihara for Same-Sex Brides

“My designs are for the contemporary woman who defines life on her own terms and doesn’t follow so-called social norms.”

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