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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

Latest Stories

Philly’s Venture Capital Ranking? Perfectly Mediocre

But there are reasons for optimism.

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Sam Katz, Bill Green and Milton Street Walk Into a Bar…

Philadelphia’s General Election—usually a sleepwalk—is looking more interesting by the day.

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Judge: SEPTA Must Run Ads Comparing Muslims to Hitler

See the controversial ad.

NJ SPCA Chief Resigns After He’s Caught Sending Homophobic Texts

“This is why people hate police officers.”

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Report: A.C. Fire Chief Dropped Pants

He’s suspended while the investigation continues.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Barnes

The popular LGBT happy hour was packed last evening.


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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Former Teachers Sue SRC Over Free Speech

Plaintiffs say rights were denied at controversial charter meeting.

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The Brief: 5 Council Candidates With the Best Signatures Game

Plus, is Milton Street really an Independent?

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Council Expected to Call for Oil Train Safety

As accidents and derailments pile up, Philadelphia City Council takes a closer look.

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Feds to Handle Security for Pope Visit

Trip to Philadelphia designated a “national security special event.”

Bill Green for Mayor? For Council? For Anything?

He switched his party registration to “leave all doors open.”

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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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What Tom Wolf Wants vs. What He Might Get

Because you know he’s not going to get everything in his historically ambitious budget.

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School Funding Lawsuit Advances

They’re not waiting to see if Wolf’s budget promises materialize.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Mel Stevens

Our intern shares her local lady crushes.

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Feds to Scrutinize 25 Philly Eateries for ADA Compliance

Some of the city’s most-popular restaurants will be checked.

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