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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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Rendell to Chair McGinty Senate Campaign

Another sign she has backing of Democratic establishment.

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Report: Lynne Abraham Interested in AG Job

With Kathleen Kane facing charges, the seat may soon be open.

SEPTA On Legal Disagreement

“Our legal disagreement regarding this matter had nothing to do with discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity.”

Here’s the Scoop on New Jersey’s Nude Gunnison Beach

“Yesterday…was my very first time to a nude beach, nude anything really. I had a blast.”

Fixed. Fixed. Fixed.

Three civic nuisances highlighted on Citified, three problems solved.

Security Experts Pan Philly’s Pope Plan

But is City Hall getting a bum rap?


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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Is Pennsylvania America’s Dumping Ground?

State is a top importer of trash. Sen. Bob Casey wants to change that.

The Curious Case of Nicky Isen

What was the prominent Philly art dealer really selling?

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Should Temple Have Investigated Bill Cosby in 2005?

What did university officials know? And what did they do about it?

Ask Liz: Who’s Allowed to Park in the Middle of Broad Street?

And why is everyone moving to Fishtown?

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Best Thing This Week: Closure

Hingston: Actually, lots and lots of closures.

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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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Court: SEPTA Can Discriminate Against You

For your sexual orientation and gender identity.

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SEPTA Announces Pope Pass Lottery for Suburban Lines

Plus: More pope weekend info coming soon!

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at Morgan’s Pier

See why we named it “Best in Philly.”

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Joe Queenan Defends Philly from HitchBOT Haters

Native son says bad things can happen in Philly. But it’s not our fault.

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