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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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Obama to Call for End of LGBT Conversion Therapy

Following suicide of trans teen.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
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The Brief: Lynne Abraham Really Is Staying in the Race

For now, at least.

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Kane Fires Official Who Testified Against Her

Says it’s part of a “restructuring” of her office.

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NYT: Bridgegate Indictments Near

Chris Christie’s presidential ambitions may depend on what happens next.

Gay Emojis Have Arrived

Quick, updated your iPhone!

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City Ethics Board Faults Tony Williams for Major Campaign Finance Violations

But it’s complicated. Very complicated.


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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Here Are Glenn Straub’s Bold Plans for Atlantic City

His $500 million Phoenix Project goes beyond Revel.

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WATCH: Woman Steals Loaded Gun from Catina Dos Segundos

It happened on Monday at the popular NoLibs restaurant.

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Union Just Benched Their $400K Goalkeeper

Raïs M’Bolhi made many gaffes.

Mayor Nutter on Anti-Gay Religious Freedom Laws

“We must continue to take action.”

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Egyptian Religious Authority Condemns Anti-Islam Ads on SEPTA

Says “racist campaign” seeks to “ignite hatred and incite bigotry against Islam.”

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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.


Anonymous “Fax Bombs” the Vineland Mayor’s Fax Machine

And also releases the names of three cops.

11 Best New Gay Movies on Netflix Streaming

Boys, Out to Kill, Campaign of Hate and more.

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Bill Would Eliminate “Philosophical” Exemptions for Vaccinations

Bad news for Pa. anti-vaxxers.

Philanthropy Friday: The Support Center for Child Advocates

Learn about it’s LGBTQ Youth Project.

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