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It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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News

What If It Rains During the Pope Visit?

Pray for sun. We’re sure that’s what the pope is doing.

News

The Problem With Charlie Dent’s Planned Parenthood Compromise

Mathis: The Pennsylvania congressman is solving the wrong problem.

News

PHOTOS: Pa. Priest Made a Lego Vatican for the Pope Visit

He spent 10 months on it.

News

Nutter, SEPTA Warned About Separation of Church and State

You know, the Constitution.

News

Cosby: The Women Speak Airs Tonight on A&E

More than a dozen women will share their allegations of assault.

Here’s Why It Has Taken So Long for the Center City Gay Bashing Trial

And why October 15th will be a pivotal date in the case.


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.


News

Report: Icahn Wanted 1,331 Hotel Rooms to Waive Casino Pact

A Stockton report on Showboat has been released.

3 Huge Problems With the Charter School Movement

A Philly.com report highlights the big risks and high costs of a fast-growing, ad hoc charter system.

News

Report: CBS3 Workers Authorize Strike

They join NBC10 employees in using pope’s visit for leverage.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at Uptown Beer Garden

The evening supported the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania.

News

Will Smith Gets Flak for Donation to Nation of Islam

Right-wing blogs criticize Philly-bred actor.

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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.


A Map of Obesity in Philly

Almost 70 percent of kids are overweight or obese in North Philly.

News

Another Person Thinks L&I’s Commissioner Should Quit

City Controller Alan Butkovitz called for L&I chief Carlton Williams to resign.

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News

Mayor on Pope’s Visit: I’m The “Cheerleader in Chief”

A report on the ninth papal prep press conference.

Happy Birthday, Brian Sims!

A collection of some of our best pieces on the out State Representative.

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