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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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SJU Criticized for Mayor Nutter Commencement Speech

Conservative Catholic group says it’s “scandalous” for Jesuit university to feature Nutter.

Police Investigate SEPTA Brawl

It happened Tuesday, at the Spring Garden stop on the Broad Street line.

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Chris Christie Goes on Tonight Show

Says he’ll announce presidential plans in May or June.

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Philly Hummer Owner Gets Blasted in Anonymous Note from Neighbor

A cautionary tale on Earth Day.

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Camden Police Chief Wants Officers to Use Violence Less Often

Announces mentoring plan to emphasis “de-escalation” techniques.

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Stockton University President to Resign

Herman Saatkamp has been president since 2003.


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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No, Ira Einhorn Didn’t Found Earth Day

McQuade: But here’s why everyone continues to think he did.

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Cops: Woman Wakes Up to Find Burglar Taking Roommate’s Clothes

It happened in the Gayborhood.

Art Museum Hottie Identified

Our mystery Man Crush Monday revealed on Good Day Philadelphia.

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Was the Term “African American” Coined in Philadelphia?

New evidence that the city helped shape English for the modern world.

Honolulu Bishop Condemns Philly Mag Writer

For writing that Jesus would have been nice to gay people.

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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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State Rep: It Should Be a Crime to “Taunt” the Police

Fiorillo: The newest bold idea to come out of Harrisburg.

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FBI: We Gave Flawed Testimony in 6 Pa. Death Row Cases

Part of an ongoing review which affected 29 total trials in the state.

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City Pol: I’m Just Like the 1965 Selma Civil Rights Protesters

City Commissioner compares her fight to get back on the ballot to Bloody Sunday.

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Phillies on Pace for Lowest Attendance Since the Vet

McQuade: Citizens Bank Park is awful lonely nowadays.

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