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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

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Kane Asks Court to Quash Grand Jury

Says judge had no authority to appoint a special prosecutor in her case.

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Pope’s Visit: Bigger Than The Super Bowl

Papal visit to Philly expected to generate $418 million in economic benefits.

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Philly Must “Take Control of Its Own Destiny”

Kenney, at campaign launch, calls for citywide Pre-K.

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UPDATE: Actually, Biology Is Offered at Overbrook High School

New information from school district contradicts old information from school district.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Kelly Kroehle

The Bryson Institute director on her seven local lady crushes.

Boxers PHL Putting Local Gay Bachelors On the Auction Block

To benefit AIDS Law Project.


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.


Natalie Guercio’s Mob Rules

Natalie Guercio lives in a funeral home. Carto, on South Broad Street. Her family has owned it forever, and until recently she was full-time there, […]

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Why Jonathan Chait Is Wrong About Political Correctness

Francis: Does it challenge “bedrock liberal ideals” — or white men with platforms?

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Who Isn’t Partnering With Philly.com to Cover Mayor’s Race?

Collaboration, not competition, guides coverage this campaign season.

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Live: Jim Kenney Launches His Campaign

Philadelphia’s new Twitter-happy, pot-decriminalizing, LGBT-advocating, last-minute mayoral contender.

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Is Camden Really America’s Most Dangerous City?

Maybe not. Here’s why.

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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.


Inside Take: How to Build a Bridge to Philadelphia’s Energy Future

What’s the right role for natural gas?

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Wolf To State Agencies: Adopt a Gift Ban!

In the wake of abandoned sting, the Democrat is making gift bans a priority.

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Coalition Launches “Don’t Comcast the Internet”

Campaign claims merger would hurt competition, innovation.

Our Chat With The Whale‘s Scott Greer

On wearing a fat suit to play a 600-pound gay man

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