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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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Philadelphia Sick Leave Law Starts Wednesday

Could become issue in presidential campaign.

Man Crush Monday: Nicholas Casey

Who’s turned this expat’s eye since he moved here last year?

Move Over Millennials — In Philly, Boomers Are Booming

The 55-and over set is actually growing at a faster rate than young adults.

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I Was in No Hurry to Open My New iPhone

Hingston: It sat in its box for weeks — and that drove everyone in my life nuts.

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Sam Katz for Mayor? He’ll Decide Within a Week

In or out? Katz says he’ll make a public decision before the primary election.

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There Were 551 Bike Crashes in 2014

In the wake of bicyclist Jay Mohan’s death, what can we do to prevent more accidents?


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.


16 Gay Things to Do This Week

The Gayborhood bathing suit bar crawl, Miss Fish 2015, NSFW explores greasy garage fantasies and more.

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WATCH: Why the Philly.com Comments Are Changing

Reporters read aloud personal attacks directed at them.

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Conshohocken Police Shoot and Kill Dog Belonging to Terrence Howard’s Brother

They also used a Taser.

Stir Lounge Lands IBA LGBT Business Award

The owners are the first female-run business to win.

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New Jersey Man Tried to Sneak Gun Between Cheeks

Here’s why Darquan Lee finds himself the, ahem, butt of a lot of jokes this morning.

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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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WATCH: NoLibs Champagne Thief!

Bubbly Bandit shoves an entire bottle down his pants before running out of the store.

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Man Caught on Camera Stealing Surveillance Cameras

First he uses a ladder. Then he comes back with a chair.

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Ken Trujillo: Jim Kenney Is the Best Choice for Mayor

Williams has demonstrated “a troubling sense of entitlement.”

Metro Columnist Who Wrote Philly Gay Bars Are Racist Speaks

The aftermath of “Black not Fetch Enough for Woody’s.”

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