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Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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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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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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Fox 29 Adds Meteorologist Kathy Orr

She left CBS 3 earlier this summer.

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FAA: No Drones During Philly Pope Visit

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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Activists Hold Pope-Themed Protest Against Fracking

Shale Conference is being held in Philly this week.


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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Poll: Is It Time to Forgive Paula Deen?

She’ll be at Valley Forge Casino in October, and she’s on “Dancing With the Stars.”

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Here Is What Philly Will Look Like During the Pope’s Visit

The art museum will be transformed; everything else will be draped in banners.

What I Learned From the Gayborhood Fire

Sometimes, the kindness of strangers is truly remarkable.

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Pope Gets Phillies Baseball Card

He’s a rookie, apparently.

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Porngate Emails Back in Court Today

Kathleen Kane refusing to release emails she says she wants to release. Confused?

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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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OKCupid: Penn Students Have Low Sex Drive

It’s OK! Penn beat Notre Dame at least!

Mason Darrow, Princeton University Football Player, Comes Out

There’s another gay football player to keep our eyes on.

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King of Prussia Apple Store Sued Over Employee Screenings

The class action suit is in federal court.

Indego to Add 24 New Stations Next Year

A $1.5 million grant from the William Penn Foundation will put a bunch of new stalls near parks and the riverfronts.

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