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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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No Pope Ads for SEPTA?

Policy meant to discourage anti-Islam ads may also hinder papal welcome.

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Philly Schools Will Close Early Tomorrow Due to Heat

It’s the second time in a week weather has forced an early dismissal.

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Anderson Monarchs Taking Trip of a Lifetime

The baseball team will travel to Washington D.C., Memphis, Atlanta and Selma, among other destinations, in Civil Rights tour.

You’re Not Imagining It: Water Main Breaks Are On the Rise in Philly

941 have burst in the last year.

Anti-LGBT Lawmaker Trying to Ban ‘Game of Thrones’

“Freedom of expression is just a flashy label that conceals the carcinogenic ideological additives.”

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Old City Burglar Cannot Defeat Restaurant’s Cash Register

But gets an “A” for effort.


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.


Gay Things To Do in Philly After Pride

Who’s Your Daddy, a Gay Latino panel discussion, Our Night Out, and more.

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Sign of the Apocalypse? Flies Invade Lancaster County

Surprise! It’s actually good news.

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(UPDATED) Lawyer to D.A.: Reopen Tate-Brown Investigation

Says police deserve fresh scrutiny after evidence in case made public.

PHOTOS: William Way Community Center’s Homecoming

The annual event celebrated the Center’s 40th anniversary.

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Pat Toomey Sent Us a Box of Chocolates

Take a peek inside his Senate candy desk

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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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Mayor of Jersey Shore Town Says No More Tourists

He effectively closed it for four hours on Sunday.

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Draftland: Does Embiid Setback Change Sixers’ Plans?

Bodner on what news about the injured big man’s rehabilitation means.

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Welcome to Sixers Draftland

Will the Sixers get the big star they need to become an elite basketball force? Follow along as draft expert Derek Bodner dives deep into the NBA draft.

Seth MacFarlane Talks Caitlyn Jenner in “Family Guy”

“Nobody sets out to offend or shock for the sake of shocking.”

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