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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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Why No Buses in the Pope “Traffic Zone?”

Private cars can drive about in the zone. Yet SEPTA says its buses won’t.

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10 Great Places to Put Papal Pilgrims

HIngston: Screw AirBnB. There’s still plenty of room in Philly for our September guests.

Einstein Healthcare Network Offers OB/GYN Pride Clinic

It serves lesbians, bi women, and transmen.

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Wolf Calls on Kane to Step Down

The attorney general was charged this morning with conspiracy, perjury and more for leaking grand jury information.

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How Kathleen Kane Fooled the Press

She was a great story, and journalists — myself included — are suckers for stories.

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Wolf Names Rejected State Police Chief to New Post

Marcus Brown will lead homeland security — which operates out of State Police HQ.


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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Survey: Bikers, Drivers Break Laws At Similar Rates

But there’s one key difference in a cyclist’s motivation to do so.

Fix It: The Incredible Vanishing Bike Lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue

Even the U.S. Department of Transportation thinks they’re unsafe.

What’s Going On With Visit Philadelphia’s LGBT Marketing?

They’ve eliminated the LGBT position, but promised that their “commitment to the gay market has not changed one bit.”

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Cosby Ordered to Give Deposition in California

He’s scheduled to give his testimony on Oct. 9.

Outrage Brewing Over New Stonewall Movie

“It is time that black and brown transwomyn and drag queens are recognized for their efforts in the riots throughout the nation.”

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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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Woman Attacked on Passyunk Avenue in Queen Village

Police are looking for this man.

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Kane Camp Begins Her Defense

Charges are expected today against Pennsylvania attorney general.

You Can Now Marry a Lawnmower

I, for one, am still trying to figure out what a lawnmower wedding would look like.

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Reports: Kathleen Kane Could be Charged Thursday

Pennsylvania A.G. is accused of leaking grand jury secrets. Now she may pay a price.

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