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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

Latest Stories

Philly 2nd Worst Big City for Fatal Police Shootings

Of 10 largest cities, only Phoenix had more fatal police shootings per capita from 2010-2014.

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Police: Girl, 5, Abducted from Home Was Sexually Assaulted

Cops are looking for the attacker.

Daily News Editorial on Gay Scouting is So Out of Touch

Just like a forlorn Scarlett O’Hara, these ideals are gone with the wind.

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Will Bike Share Shut Down for Pope’s Visit?

Officials are not ready to announce their plans.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Indictment of Chaka Fattah

What happened and what it means.

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Stewart on Trump: “A Rich, Crazy, Egotistical Monster”

Jon rips apart the GOP candidate.


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.


PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Shambles at Headhouse

There’s a reason why Our Night Out was named our “Best Gay Night Out” for 2015.

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Airport Braces for Pope’s Visit

Plus: City’s anxiety becomes a national story

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Why Philly’s Special Election Matters

Voters will pick three new members of the city’s Harrisburg delegation. It could use some fresh faces.

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One Philly College Makes Forbes’ Top 10 List

But it’s not Penn.

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Man Deported to China in Test-Taking Scandal

He wanted to get into Penn or some other top school. So he cheated.

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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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Missing Political Consultant Briefly Worked for Kenney

His campaign downplayed the connection.

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The Legacy of Cole Hamels

Missanelli: He won us a World Series — yet always left us wanting more.

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In Delco, a Bruiser of a Special Election

As GOP dominance fades in the county, the fight for a House district gets intense.

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Equality Pennsylvania Issues Faith Moral Statement on Discrimination

“It is not right that lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people can be fired, evicted, or refused services at a business based on who they are.”

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