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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

Latest Stories

Penn Alumni Establish Online Resource For LGBT Asylum Seekers

“In some cultures, it is worse to be gay than to be a killer or a rapist.”

The Land Bank — a Supposed Big Fix for Delinquency and Blight — Is Sputtering

Why? Union demands and City Council’s qualms.

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Seth Williams Finally Answered Our Porngate Questions

Philly D.A. on not firing Frank Fina, whether the decision could backfire in the courtroom, and what he really thinks of those “asinine” emails.

Squilla to Introduce Gender Neutral Restroom Bill

It would require all single-occupancy public bathrooms to be marked with gender neutral signage.

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Dear Le Bok Fin Haters: Quit Your Whining

Fiorillo: This “controversy” is one of the stupidest things I have heard all year. And I hear a lot of stupid.

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Six Philly Prison Guards Charged With Smuggling Drugs to Inmates

OxyContin is apparently the drug of choice in prison.


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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Woman Admits Running Tacony Dungeon

Linda Weston faces life in prison for scheme that targeted the mentally handicapped.

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Philly Performer Saw British Airways Plane Burst Into Flames

“All of a sudden, I heard a woman yell, ‘Oh my God!’,” she recalls.

The New Hermes Apple Watch May Be the Gayest Thing Ever

And now in today’s edition of “First World Problems”…

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This Dude Is Trying to Trade Pope Passes for Eagles Tickets

He’ll pay, too (for lower level).

Brian Sims Joins Hahnemann Hospital Board

“I’m honored to serve on the board of one of our region’s premier hospitals.”

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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.


Broad Street Bank Robber
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Cops, FBI Looking for South Broad Street Bank Robber

It happened yesterday morning.

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The Real Deal: A Philly EMT Speaks Anonymously

About Made in America, the Pope and delivering babies.

Why To Wong Foo Keeps It Real 20 Years Later

At the end of the day, always remember, you are a drag queen.

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Philly Catholic Schools Making Parents Sign Loyalty Pledge

“Attending a Catholic school is a privilege, not a right.”

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