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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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Kermit and Miss Piggy Have Split

“Our personal lives are now distinct and separate, and we will be seeing other people, pigs, frogs, et al.”

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It Looks Like HitchBOT Video Was a Fake

But Philly’s robotics community is still fighting the good fight.

OPINION: Chaput, Be Gone With You

The outpouring of support for not only Margie Winters, but for LGBT Catholics, period, has created a vacuum that can’t be ignored.

News

Rand Paul Has a (Very) Rich Friend in Philadelphia

But he’s the same donor who backed Tony Williams, so…

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Philly Named Third Worst Large City in U.S.

The sad thing is, it could be true.

DNC Host Committee Encouraging Diverse Businesses to Enroll in Registry

“This Convention provides a unique opportunity for local businesses to showcase their goods, services and expertise on the national stage.”


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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As Expected, Katie McGinty Launches Senate Campaign

She’ll face Joe Sestak for the right to challenge Pat Toomey.

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WATCH: Attack Outside South Philly Strip Club

Three a.m. incident outside Club Risque left one victim unconscious.

The Sorry State of Philadelphia’s Big Belly Trash Cans

And other Center City scourges that keep Paul Levy up at night.

Eating Disorders Five Times More Likely in Transgender Students

A disturbing new study out of Washington University St. Louis examined the trend.

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No Last-Minute Surprises In City Election

November’s filing deadline came and went without any big new names.

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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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Petition Asks for Reinstatement of Fired Teacher

Supporters of Margie Winters gathered 23,000 signatures. Archbishop Chaput is unmoved.

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Demand for SEPTA Pope Passes Lower Than Expected

Does that mean crowds will be smaller than projected?

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N.J. American Idol Hopeful Killed in Crash After Auditions

20-year-old Natasha Bellott died in a single-car crash on I-95 that also injured five others.

Lesbian Couple Attacked at Six Flags

The victims were attacked while kissing.

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