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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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Brian Sims Endorses Sherrie Cohen

In her run for City Council At-Large.

Philly’s Getting a Gloria Casarez Mural

Mural Arts to honor the LGBT advocate.

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SEPTA Wants to Split the 23 Into Two Routes

McQuade: There are two easy ways to remember this. Oddly, neither was planned.

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Archdiocese Settles Sex Abuse Suits

Cases settled for undisclosed amount.

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WATCH: Drone Video of the S.S. United States

Up close and personal.

The Brief: “We’re Sitting on a Powder Keg”

Plus, the peculiar case of a perjuring cop and a look at the City Commissioner candidates.


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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Christie Ally Expected to Plea in Bridgegate Scandal

Is David Wildstein cooperating with prosecutors?

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Ruling in Lynn Case Could be Bad for Penn State Defendants

Child endangerment statute interpreted broadly by the courts.

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“Philly Is Baltimore” Protest Planned Today

Rally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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Could Infrared Technology Vaporize Potholes in Philly?

City Councilman David Oh thinks so.

Big Gay Ice Cream Opening As Soon As Friday

Just in time for the gorgeous weekend.

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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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Eagles Fans Have Some of the Best Grammar in the NFL

Third-best in the NFL!

If Philly Swallowed the Suburbs, Would It Boost the Regional Economy?

There are 370+ municipalities in the Delaware Valley. Cutting that total down could create efficiencies.

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“I Want the Rest of Philadelphia to Feel Safe”

6 key moments from the Brandon Tate-Brown police lawsuit announcement.

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Mumia Supporters Raise More Than $33,000 for His Medical Care

In less than a month.

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