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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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Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Goes Super Gay

It’s having us screaming “Yaaas!”

School District of Philadelphia
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Philly Schools Closing at Noon Due to Heat

Schools with graduation ceremonies have the option to stay open.

How to Stop the Annual School District Vs. City Council Smackdowns

A strategy for improving the dreaded school funding season.

Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference 2015

We captured some great moments from the Mazzoni Center event.

News

Ramsey Defends Police Statements in Tate-Brown Case

Blames media for “rush” to share details.

News

Hot Enough for You?

Record temps and a heat advisory are expected today.


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.


Should the PPA Have the Power to Ticket … Everything?

Democratic mayoral nominee Jim Kenney has a very interesting idea.

PHOTOS: QOTA at P’unk Burger, Occasionette, and HOME

QOTA invaded not one but three different venues last evening for a huge Pride month celebration.

News

Frankie Avalon Backs Effort To Save South Philly Mural

DJ Jerry Blavat also pitched in to help save the project.

News

(Update) “Black Madam” Given 10-to-20-Year Sentence

Butt-plumping procedure ended in young woman’s death.

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Alice Goffman’s Book on “Fugitive Life” in Philly Under Attack

Critics say Penn alum’s depiction of police and hospitals is the stuff of urban legend. She says otherwise.

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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.


Miley Cyrus Comes Out as Bisexual

“I am literally open to every single thing that is consenting and doesn’t involve an animal and everyone is of age.”

News

5,000 Buses Expected for September’s Papal Visit

“There’s never been an event like this before, period,” says CEO of bus logistics company.

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Philly Lawmakers Put Off Vote to Spend $7M on Land for New Prison

It’s a win for anti-prison groups.

A Philadelphia-Based LGBT Social Policy Survey is Leaving Readers Confused

The linguistics of the poll is causing some concern.

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