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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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Four Shot, Three Killed Overnight

Three incidents added up to a violent night in Philadelphia.

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Conservative Group Sues PFT Over “Ghost Employees” on Philly Schools’ Payroll

School district says it is reimbursed 100 percent for union workers’ pay and benefits.

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32 Arrested in Massive Montco Drug Trafficking Bust

With connections to Medellin, Colombia.

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Gosnell-Inspired Bill Targets Infanticide, Illegal Abortions

The statute of limitations on Gosnell-type crimes would be extended.

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Bart Blatstein: “I Did Not Threaten to Drag This Out”

A brief history of the Pier Shops kerfuffle.

PHOTOS: Lots of Hotties Braved the Cold for OurNightOut

And a preview of U-Bahn.


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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Video: Four Guys Attack 13-Year-Old in Fairmount for iPhone

It happened in broad daylight.

Philanthropy Friday: Out4STEM

An educational program for LGBT youth at the Mütter Museum.

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The Sixers Are Good at Math. The Phillies Aren’t.

Philly’s struggling clubs come in first and last in an ESPN ranking of how teams use advanced metrics.

Cities Are Powering the U.S. Jobs Recovery

But is Philly? That’s harder to say.

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FBI Searching for Flyers Cap-Wearing Bank Robber

He knocked off a South Philly bank using a threatening note.

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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.


Philly’s First Out Presbyterian Minister Wins Moth StorySlam

With his coming out story.

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Robert Marshall, Blind Faith’s Murderous Husband, Has Died

Toms River man spent 30 years in prison for arranging the death of his wife.

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Why Philly’s GOP Doesn’t Support Its Own Incumbents

Some ward leaders are none too pleased with Councilmen David Oh and Dennis O’Brien.

New Studies Show PrEP “Extraordinarily Effective” in HIV Prevention

The HRC weighs in.

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