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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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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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Court Strikes Down Anti-Mumia Law

But legislative leaders say appeal may be in the works.

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Here’s the Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Brandon Tate-Brown’s Family

Family asks court to take charge of police reform efforts.

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Silicon Valley‘s Zach Woods Incoherently Bashes Philly

Yardley native: “People would throw batteries at Santa Claus” at Flyers games. Not exactly.

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5 Quotes From the Comcast Franchise Meeting

Philly tells Comcast what it wants: better service, more support for schools, a la carte channels and more.


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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Analysis: What if Comcast Has Peaked?

Mathis: Three reasons its failed merger may be the first sign that decline is coming.

Philly Gay Man Running for “Man of the Year”

A contest for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Idea: Redevelop Distressed Neighborhoods With Venture Capital and 401(k)s

An intriguing redevelopment alternative to subsidies,

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Poll: Mayors Admire Michael Nutter

In survey of 21 mayors, Nutter is named “most-admired.”

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Lynne Abraham Now OK with Pantsuits, Pot and Abolishing the Death Penalty

The times have changed, and Abraham, it seems, is changing as well.

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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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Supreme Court Justices Seem Divided Following Gay Marriage Arguments

Recapping today’s SCOTUS session.

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Philly’s 5 Worst Reality TV Moments

Weymouth: From Kate Gosselin to Real World lice, maybe we deserve TLC’s Summer Block Party.

You Can Now Turn a Deceased Lover’s Ashes Into a Sex Toy

Ashes to ashes, dust to bowchickawowow.

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Local Boston Marathon Runner Gets Stern Letter from School Principal

He took his kids out of school to watch him race.

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