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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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Opinion

Even in Victory, Pennsylvania House Dems Are Finding Ways to Lose

The current drama in Harrisburg over the House Speaker is a case study in dysfunctional politics.

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Philly Today: Manayunk Fashion Influencer Sues Main Line Saks Fifth Avenue for Racial Discrimination

Plus: Do we really need green rolls for the Eagles playoffs?

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Philly Today: Is Johnny Doc Broke? Sure Sounds Like It.

Plus: Bucks County continues to be a terrible place to live. And is Philly really the 8th worst city in the world for traffic?

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Philly Today: Celebrity Hairstylist Martino Cartier Sues HSN for $50 Million After They Fired Him Last Week

Plus, Philadelphia Eagles wives pre-game better than you.

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Philly Today: Controversy Erupts After Main Line Cops Tase Black Woman In Wawa Parking Lot

Plus: Eagles playoff tickets go on sale.

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Philly Today: Broad Street Run Changes Race Date Due to Phillies Game

Plus, Philly’s tranq problems hits the front page of the New York Times. And could our curfew actually be leading to more crime?


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.


Q&A

Q&A: Merrill Reese Picks the Best Eagles Ever and Talks Our Super Bowl Chances

He’s been the voice on the radio for Eagles games for more than 45 years.

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Philly Today: Police Investigating NYE Sexual Assault at Garage Fishtown

A woman was reportedly attacked inside the bar on New Year’s Eve.

Opinion

4 Reasons Michael Nutter Running for Mayor Would Be Totally Fascinating

The former mayor considering a political comeback is what this dry, crowded race needs right now.

Q&A

Q&A: Sue Serio Talks Blown Forecasts, Snow-Day Prospects, and Delco Dining

The Fox 29 meteorologist just celebrated 25 years at the station.

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Philly Today: Main Line Billionaire Michael Rubin Realizes NFTs Are a Load of Crap

Plus: Josh Shapiro taps Al Schmidt for PA secretary of state.

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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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Philly Today: Naturally, Gisele Wears Thrifted Dress to John’s Swearing In With Kamala

And she carried a purse from Center City resale shop Buffalo Exchange. Plus: Michael Nutter for mayor?

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Philly Today: Pennsylvania Has Truly Terrible Taste In Liquor

A recently-released PLCB report reveals all. Plus, many Philly streeteries might be forced to go bye-bye next week.

News

Philly Today: Familiar Faces Emerge Behind the Mummers Broadcast Booth

Plus, is that 64 degrees I see in the forecast?!

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Q&A

Meet the Man who Revived the Boulevard Subway

New York transplant Jay Arzu sees the line as one way to make Philadelphia greater.

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