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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

Gay Divorce Done Right

Steve Duross and James Langel share their secret to splitting amicably.

News

Alan Butkovitz Isn’t Running For Mayor (Again)

He won’t say yet whether he’ll endorse anyone.

News

What It’s Like to Sell One Step Away Newspapers

Or, rather, not sell them.

News

Marshawn Lynch’s Upside-Down Example

Missanelli: Criticism of the Seahawks running back isn’t a race thing.

Philanthropy Friday: AccessMatters

Working to promote sexual health in Philadelphia.

News

10 Reasons Paid Sick Leave Is Great for Business

Marks: Who needs capitalism, anyway?


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

Christie Faces New Federal Probe

Whistleblower says governor’s office quashed an investigation against its allies.

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Comcast Labels a Customer “SuperB–ch”

The latest incident happened in Chicago.

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The Brief: SEPTA Union Backs Williams

Plus, Williams places second in a small poll of progressive activists.

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Accused of Fraud, Bucks County Man Kills Himself

Thomas French, 64, reportedly took his own life in front of a family home.

Victory Fund Endorses Paul Steinke for City Council

A thumbs up for the openly gay candidate.

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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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Haywood, Hughes Propose 8 Percent Fracking Tax

They propose big contributions for education, pensions and the environment.

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Too Good to Refuse?

A closer look at PSP’s $35 million offer to the School District of Philadelphia.

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Complaint: Olive Garden Fired Waitress Due to Pregnancy

She’d been there 10 years.

Smart Phone HIV-Testing?

One researcher has developed a $34 device that does just that.

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