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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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REVIEW: Indigo Girls With The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

And a house full of A-gays.

Extreme Self-Segregation in Philly ‘Burbs

Is the concentration of wealth eroding empathy for poor city residents?

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The Astonishing Ubiquity of Walter Scott’s Death

Francis: We absolutely need video to prove police misconduct. But does over-saturation risk desensitization?

News

Buy This App and Never Talk to Your Child Again!

Hingston: Technology is making parenting more bearable — even for those who don’t like kids.

PHOTOS: HEROES 2015

An afternoon brunch to honor local LGBT leaders.

A Lesbian Couple Were Married at Last Night’s Indigo Girls Concert

They did it Quaker-style from the fifth row.


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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The Brief: Are the Mayoral Candidates’ School Plans “Bogus”?

Mayor Michael Nutter thinks so.

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Cosby Won’t Speak at Temple Graduation

Had been a popular speaker for many years.

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Hillary’s First Campaign Stop? Pa.

A pit stop on her way to Iowa. Still.

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Kathleen Kane Crosses a Final Line

Mathis: The firing of a top aide proves she’s either malicious or dumb. Either way, it’s time to end this.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Video Features Two Gay Couples

She’s always been an ally, but the video montage shows she is unabashedly a supporter.

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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.


Jami Wintz McKeon: The Chairman

To head America’s largest law firm, all she had to do was be a superwoman. That’s progress. (Isn’t it?)

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A Quiet Coup in City Hall

How Darrell Clarke’s Council is already cutting the next mayor down to size.

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Police Reform: The Path Forward

Mathis: The feds have offered their answer. Now community leaders weigh in.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Hingston: The NFL hired a female ref.

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