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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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Big Gay Ice Cream Opening As Soon As Friday

Just in time for the gorgeous weekend.

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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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Leave Behind “Reductive Thinking” on Race and Politics

Jim Kenney policy adviser Alba Martinez responds to suspicions over his endorsement by black and Latino leaders.


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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Gov. Tom Wolf Declares: A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

“And a good one, too.”

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Boston Marathon Dad Scolds Media for Principal Letter Coverage

He’ll discuss the situation Thursday on the Today show and Fox and Friends.

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Inside Take: To Win the Democratic Party’s Endorsement, Pay and Pay Again

McCalla: The “heinous and heroic” alike seek party endorsements, but only the ones willing to cough up street money are anointed.

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(UPDATE) 300 Pa. Troopers Headed to Baltimore

Confrontations continued in that city overnight.

Stonewall Boots Player Who Sexually Harassed Female Teammate

Drawing a line in the sand.

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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: Man Stole from Bucks County Church’s Poor Box

He was also wearing cargo pants (another sin).

PHOTOS: OurNightOut at La Peg

Hundreds packed in to La Peg to support The Attic Youth Center.

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D.A. Moves to Revoke Lynn’s Bail

He’s been under house arrest during appeals process.

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The Brief: How Would Philly’s Mayoral Candidates Prevent Riots Here?

Plus: A pro-Williams super PAC ups its spending.

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