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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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Op-Ed in The Advocate Addresses Racial Inequality in Philly

We asked the VP of Philly Black Pride to weigh in.

News

Morey’s Pier in Wildwood Hit By Thieves and Vandals

Smile for the camera, dummies.

News

Operator Pleads Guilty in Salvation Army Collapse

Prosecutors will recommend sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison.

New Book on Barbara Gittings Released

Barbara Gittings: Gay Pioneer is the first full biography of the well-known lesbian activist.

VIDEO: Miss Piggy Sings Rihanna’s “B*tch Better Have My Money”

Yes, there’s even some pig-on-frog violence towards poor Kermit

Why It Takes So Long for City Streets to Get Fixed

Nine agencies are responsible, and that’s not counting the utilities.


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.


News

Governor’s Paycheck Goes to Charity

Tom Wolf doesn’t take pay from the state. Here’s where the money goes instead.

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Hackers Threaten to Expose Online Affairs

Thousands of Philadelphians reportedly signed up at AshleyMadison.com.

Adam Joseph to Speak at US Navy’s Observance of Pride Month

He’ll share his thoughts on Equal Employment Opportunity.

News

Penn State Senior Killed in Fall from Balcony

Lauren Bajorek had been studying abroad in Seville, Spain.

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Stu Bykofsky’s Philly.com Blog Suspended for the Summer

Daily News columnist said internal rule-breaking — not feud with Al Dia — is the reason.

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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.


Here’s How Much $100 Is Worth in Philly

Spoiler: You don’t get much bang for your buck in this city.

Philly Teachers Union Fined Over Campaign Finance Violation

The labor group got slapped for making an excess donation to Helen Gym.

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Running Website Makes $100,000 Challenge to Controversial Marathoner Mike Rossi

They’re convinced he cheated.

Taylor Swift Shares Stage with Transgender Model Andreja Pejic

They “SHUT DOWN the runway” and the “crowd went insane.”

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