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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

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Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies in One-Vehicle Accident

Rafael Ali was 32.

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This Infographic Shows Just How Successful Philly’s Bike Share Is

Plus: What you should do if you find an empty bike station.

Queer at FringeArts Fest: The Pop Musical Diary of a Gay Man

The first in our feature on LGBTQ shows at Fringe.

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There’s Good Cheating and Bad Cheating

Spikol: Before you judge in the Ashley Madison hack, you need to know the difference.

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Man Robs Center City 7-Eleven Using Pepper Spray

His take? Ten packs of smokes.

Op-Ed: Pope Visit a Huge Opportunity for Philly

Let’s not blow it.


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.


Nothing Good Can Come Out of a Caitlyn Jenner Halloween Costume

Why on earth would Spirit Halloween think this is a good idea?

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SEPTA Is Trying to Become More Bike Friendly

More bike parking coming to regional rail stops, and more space on Market-Frankford cars too.

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Biden Pondering Presidential Run

Scranton native, former U.S. senator considers challenge to Hillary Clinton.

The Archbishop

Pope Francis has unleashed a Vatican Spring. Does Charles Chaput have other ideas?

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Eight Great College Football Games to See (in Person) This Fall

Hurry, before the haters turn off the lights for good.

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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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Department of Shore Awesomeness

Weymouth: I really wanted to keep Brigantine as my secret day-trip haven. Then I discovered the beach bar.

The “Joys” of Womanhood

If gender is all about how you feel on the inside, why is Caitlyn Jenner wearing that bustier?

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Best Thing: Diner en Damp

Hingston: Nothing worse than a moist baguette, is there, dahling?

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Kane on Report of Williams Probe: Don’t Look at Me

Kathleen Kane says she has nothing to do with an Inquirer article about an investigation into Seth Williams’ campaign spending.

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