Longform

It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.


Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Longform

Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

Latest Stories

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News

Mayor Nutter’s Last Tax Hike Is a Whopper.

What his final budget says about his priorities.

News

Revel Sale Postponed. Again.

A new bidder has emerged.

News

Sestak Announces Challenge to Toomey

Former congressman wants a rematch for the U.S. Senate seat.

News

Schools Closed; Snow Has Arrived

Forecasters say overnight rain will turn to an all-day snow.

News

Nutter Announces Snow Emergency for 6 a.m.

Decision about the Philadelphia School District will be made in the morning.

News

What’s in Mayor Nutter’s Final Budget?

A breakdown of the $3.95 billion he’d have Philly spend in the next fiscal year.


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.


News

Mayoral Candidate Williams Unveils a Plan to Fund Philly Schools

Yes, that’s news.

Secretive New Non-Profit Aims to Upend City Council

Philadelphia 3.0 wants to modernize City Hall. Anonymously.

News

Major Snowstorm Heading Our Way

Prepare for a messy Thursday morning.

News

3 Ways Hite’s Action Plan 3.0 Could Revitalize Philly Schools

Says it’s time to start rebuilding the district.

Youth Voices: Dorianne Joseph, 20

Our new spotlight on local LGBT youth of color.

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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.


News

State Legislators Want to Bigfoot Sick Leave

“If it passes in the form it’s in, it would negate Philadelphia’s law.”

News

Philly Native Creates Barack Obama Detector

See (roughly) where the prez is at any given moment.

In Beaver County, Candidate Owns Ammo Vending Machine

It’s a safety measure.

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SEPTA Key: Will Students Ride For “Free”?

Discounted transit for college kids could help keep them in Philly post-graduation.

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