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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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Would You Wait Eight Years to Swim Here?

Inside the exclusive Lombard Swim Club.

The Incredible Potential of Public Pools

A new pop-up shows how amazing Philly’s could be.

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The 10 Worst Philly Tourist Traps, Ranked

Fiorillo: To the tens of millions who will visit Philadelphia this year: Don’t say you weren’t warned.

Vatican Whisperer Rocco Palmo on Pope Francis

The “Whispers in the Loggia” blogger on the Church in Philadelphia.

News

Best Thing: The Great SEPTA Papal Pass Lottery

Hingston: If you’re a person of faith, you know there’s no such thing as chance.

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Holy Sea Cow! Manatee Spotted in Delaware River

Officials say this is surprising, but not alarming.


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.


The Embarrassing Metaphor That Is the Trash-Filled Municipal Services Building Sign

Welcome to Philadelphia, world.

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Phillies Trade Ben Revere to Blue Jays

It’s the third trade the team has made this week.

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Penn Dropping Essay Portion of SAT Test

Hingston: Is that Ben Franklin turning over in his grave?

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Report: Tom Wolf Is Nation’s Most Liberal Governor

Here’s why the ranking is silly.

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WATCH: “Tribute” to Union’s 17 Goalkeepers

They’ve had 2.83 per year.

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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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Victims ID’d in Hoffific Bustleton Car Crash

Two 17-year-olds and a 20-year-old were killed. Another 17-year-old remains critical.

17 Gay Philly Nightlight Events for August 2015

Martha Graham Cracker celebrates 10 years, plus a Tarantino party and a Mean Girls remake.

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The Philadelphia Rebound

Spikol: Don’t worry, Chaka. Philly politicians bounce back from scandals just fine.

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Mother Killed in Port Richmond

2-year-old daughter also in house, but uninjured.

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