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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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A Cole Hamels Career Timeline

Look back through the Phillies’ ace’s career.

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SEPTA “Trolley Tunnel Blitz” Starts Tomorrow

The trolley tunnel will close to passenger use for two weeks. But there are alternatives.

Some Reasons Behind Philly’s STI Problem

How did the City of Brotherly Love (no puns intended) rank in the top four most concentrated STI areas in the country?

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Newspaper Guild Accuses Lenfest of Stirring Trouble With Bonus Announcement

“Who does that? What purpose does it serve?”

PHOTOS: GayFest 2015 Preview

Presenting a wide assortment of theatrical delights for all tastes.

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Deadly Car Crash in Bustleton

Three young people killed, two injured.


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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Cole Hamels’ Final Gift to the Phillies

He threw a no-hitter, maximized his value, and helped the Phillies haul in a crop of prospects.

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In Advance of Pope, Philly Demonstrates “Mass Casualty” Response

Scenario for the exercise: A chemical bomb in South Philly.

Have Hot Chocolate With Audra McDonald

All while supporting LGBTQ youth.

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Einstein Docs Talk About Performing an Amputation — Under a Train

Incident happened early Wednesday.

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Toomey, Casey on Opposite Sides of Planned Parenthood Debate

Toomey has signed on to effort to defund the agency; Casey opposes.

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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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Reports: Hamels to Rangers

The Phillies are set to get a haul of prospects, including highly touted catcher Jorge Alfaro.

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Sam Katz and Bill Green Won’t Run for Council After All

Their flirtation with creating a new opposition party comes to an end.

Mo Rocca Tweets Picture of Himself Cooking in His Underwear

It’s all part of his Cooking Channel show “My Grandmother’s Ravioli.”

Will Beyoncé Play Glinda in The Wiz?

Several reports are indicating that the Queen herself is in talks to play everyone’s favorite good fairy in the Fatima Robinson-choregoraphed NBC staging.

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