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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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New York Times Refuses to Publish Cosby Deposition (We Asked)

Fiorillo: The publishing giant needs to step up.

PHOTOS: A Bowtie Collection for the Ladies

Charita Powell, a long-time Reading Terminal vendor, has a new project that will have heads turning.

PPA Says: No Center City SEPTA Bus or Rail Service for Pope Visit, “Significant Security Perimeter” From Girard to South

At a board meeting of the Parking Authority, key new details were revealed.

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Chris Christie Forsakes Bruce Springsteen

In interview, says he prefers Bon Jovi, setting off backlash.

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Report: Court Could Remove Kane From Office

Attorney General has vowed to keep job if she’s indicted. But she may not have a choice.

News

Katie McGinty Resigns

Senate run next? D.C. Dems said to view former Wolf chief of staff as a “rising star.”


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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Feds Say Philly Postal Worker Obstructed Mail

They say they found 20,000-plus pieces of mail in his car and garage.

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Jim Kenney Would Hire a New Boss for L&I

The Democratic mayoral nominee made the announcement after his GOP rival called on L&I Commissioner Carlton Williams to resign.

Members of Congress to Introduce LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

The bill, which is called The Equality Act of 2015, “would outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.”

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Former Rouge Sous Chef Sues for Racial Discrimination

Owner tells us he looks “forward to the day when the actual truth comes out.”

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DRPA: No Plans to Close Ben Franklin Bridge for Pope

But that could change.

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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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The Lawmaker Who Wants a Stripper Registry Tells His Story

He says the media has been unfair: “It’s as if some believe that adult businesses should be given a pass.”

Was Shooting at Danny’s Midnight Confessions a Hate Crime?

The victim claims “no one has tried to call it a hate crime.”

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Constand Attorney: “The Horse Galloped From the Barn”

Lawyers are wrangling over the release of Bill Cosby’s 2005 deposition.

qFLIX Philadelphia 2015 Awards Announced

Films Mala Mala and Fourth Man Out won big.

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