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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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Jim Kenney’s Long War with the Archdiocese

The mayoral nominee is a disaffected Catholic disgusted by local church leadership.

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CBS3’s Kate Bilo Interrupts Big Brother With a Tornado Warning, Big Brother Viewers Get Mad

It’s a matter of life-or-death. Then there’s the weather.

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Mayor Nutter Confirms Security Fencing for Pope

But he says it won’t cover all of Center City.

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Jasmyne Cannick Talks About Just-Released Philly Police Video

Police say Tyree Carroll hurt himself — and a few cops — during and after the struggle.

Here’s a Picture of Philly Jesus Performing at Last Year’s OutFest

He doesn’t seem to be having any problems with the gays here…

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Ben Franklin Bridge Lane Closures Expected Into August

Only three lanes into Philadelphia are open, making commuting even more of a hassle.


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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Johnny Doc Won the Mayor’s Race, Says Former Candidate Nelson Diaz

In a fascinating post-mortem with Al Dia, Diaz analyzes the campaign, but glosses over his own failings.

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No Gambling at Trump Plaza Again Until At Least 2025

A judge approved a 10-year deed restriction.

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Pa. Court: State Workers Can Delete Emails

A newspaper had sued the state.

Jim Kenney on Fired Waldron Mercy Lesbian Teacher

“Discrimination and hate have no place in the Church’s teachings.”

15 Gay Philly Parties and Shows This July

From Drag Wars to queer dance parties, our list covers it all.

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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 No-B.S. Guide to a Litter-Free Block

Inside tips and expert strategies for banishing trash from your block for good.

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The City Shuts Down Point Breeze’s Pop-Up Beer Garden

It’s a crazy story. Of course.

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Underground Fire Knocks Out Power in Society Hill

Society Hill Towers is without power.

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Thomas Campbell, Cop Killer, Dies in Prison

The biker killed Officer Dennis McNamara in 2002 and died while serving a life sentence for the crime.

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