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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

Philadelphia’s Tax Delinquency Epidemic Rages On

Nearly 100,000 properties owe past due taxes, and more than 9,000 are two decades or more in arrears.

News

World Meeting Official Hymn Not a People Pleaser

“Sound the Bell of Holy Freedom” was written in Philly. It isn’t getting rave reviews.

College Professor Fired After Saying “Queers” Should be “Hung”

A lesson on what not to say on Facebook.

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Union Get Improbable “Biggest Win in Their History”

Down a man, they advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup in wild fashion.

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Guy Pees on Car Wash During Botched Break-In

Raging Waters indeed.

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Sister Mary Scullion Criticizes Firing of Gay Teacher at Waldron Mercy

She joins op-ed calling on church to treat gays and lesbians with dignity.


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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Former Atlantic City Casino Could Be Turned into Waterpark

The conversion has been approved.

Our Super Awesome Gay Staycation at Borgata’s Water Club

There are a lot of places that are aiming to compete for the gay dollar, but Borgata really does an extremely fine job.

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Another Water Main Broke in West Philly

Traffic was shut down and SEPTA’s trolley service was interrupted.

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What They’re Saying About Aaron Nola

The Phils’ rookie shines in debut, but takes the loss.

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Philly Native Chosen to Lead Ferguson Police Department

Andre Anderson was a boxer here before his police career in Arizona.

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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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10 Things to Know About (Aaron) Nola

The Phillies prospect makes his major league debut tonight. Here’s what to look for.

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SEPTA Pope Pass Sales Will Not Resume This Week

54,000 customers hit SEPTA pope pass site in first minute of sales.

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Cecily Tynan Says She Ran Faster Than Mike Rossi

The weather queen vs. the Boston Marathon dad.

Cheril Clarke, Author of Ugandan Lesbian Refugee Play Asylum

“If you’re gay, the consequence is death by the hand of your own parents.”

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