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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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Police: Irate Passenger Pulled Knife on SEPTA Bus Driver

He was, of course, caught on video.

Sherrie Cohen Calls for Boycott of City-Sponsored Travel to Indiana

After the state’s archaic new anti-LGBT law.

The Futuristic New SEPTA Trolleys Will Look Like …

Nobody knows. Yet. But here are some of the new models cropping up in cities around the globe.

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Philly Cop Drives On Three Flat Tires

He was arrested Saturday morning and charged with DUI, assault and more.

Negadelphia Is No More — Can the Mayoral Candidates Adapt?

Pew poll finds an optimistic city. Plus, Nutter’s vindication and City Council’s PGW political savvy.

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The Senselessness of the Sheridan and Germanwings Tragedies

Hingston: We can never truly know our fellow human beings.


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.


Jamie Foxx Slammed for transphobic Bruce Jenner Jokes

In front of Jenner’s daughter Kylie.

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Here’s Video of Seth Williams Dancing

And showing off his new, skinny body.

Democratic Party to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for the First Time Ever

It looks like history will soon be made in the upcoming election for City Council. Our sister blog Citified writes that Philly’s Democratic party is […]

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The Brief: Democrats to Endorse Openly Gay Council Candidate for First Time Ever

But what is the city committee’s support really worth these days?

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Cooper CEO Was “Distraught” Over Critical Report

But family says John Sheridan wouldn’t have been provoked to murder-suicide by work woes.

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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.


Trial Starts Today for Accused Cops

Defense will attack credibility of witnesses in the case.

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New Joe’s Wouldn’t Be Possible With Racist Old Name

Mathis: Two years after moving on from “Chink’s,” Joe Groh is moving up.

Inside Philadelphia’s New Convenience Economy

You can get anything you want delivered, cheap. But what’s the real cost?

The Ultimate Guide to Philly Delivery

How to get virtually anything you want brought right to your door, about five minutes ago.

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