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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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Philly Judge Calls B.S. on UberX … 14 Times

Popular? Yes. Legal? No.

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Donald Trump (Really!) Running for President

And the Democratic National Committee has a hilarious response.

One Way to Reduce Center City Traffic — Ban Private Cars

Dublin is giving it a go. Philadelphia’s big experiment, the Chestnut Street Transitway, failed.

Quince Productions Announces GayFest 2015

The LGBTQ theater festival has over 30 performances.

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“All Clear” Given After Navy Yard Evacuation

Threat had been made against military facilities.

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Not too Late to Save Sharswood From PHA

Smith: Why PHA plans for Blumberg Apartments could reconcentrate poverty in the neighborhood.


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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Sixers Draftland: Karl-Anthony Towns

What you need to know about the Kentucky big man — and if the Sixers can land him.

OPINION: Stop Comparing Rachel Dolezal to Caitlyn Jenner

There are a lot more pressing matters surrounding race and gender in this country.

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Autism and Vaccines, Earthquakes and Mountain Spirits

Hingston: When correlation equals causation, who needs science?

PHOTOS: Philadelphia Pride 2015

Fran Drescher, Mayor Michael Nutter, and Governor Tom Wolf were on hand.

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Republican Jumps Into AG’s Race

Sen. John Rafferty says it’s time to “clean up” the office occupied by Kathleen Kane.

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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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Police: This Guy Stole Eight Philly Cabs

He makes it look so easy.

Gay Couples Better Than Straights When It Comes To Domesticity

A new study shows some interesting data.

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Mayor Clarke’s Big, Bold Housing Plan

Construction on the first of 2,000 affordable units is set to begin soon.

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Pa. Senate Votes to Delay Keystone Exams Requirement

Schools could have two more years to prepare.

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