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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

Ellen Responds to Pastor Who Said She’s Turning Kids Gay

In a way only she can.

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Abolish Tipping? The Practice Should Be Expanded

Marks: Three reasons gratuities are good for everyone.

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“Missing” Suburban Mom Faces Federal Bank Robbery Charges

She was reported missing in October.

Paul Steinke Announces City Council Bid

A win would make him the first out person to have the job.

“You Can’t Do It Safely.”

A Q&A with energy hub opponents who believe natural gas investment is the wrong choice for Philadelphia.

Philly Biker Featured in Out Magazine Spread

A spread on gay New York bikers club, Empire City.


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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Startup Showdown: Ranking Philly’s New News Sites

Mathis: How do Billy Penn, Philly Voice, and The Philadelphia Citizen stack up?

So. What the Hell Is an Energy Hub?

And how should we talk about it?

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Conservatives Launch Attack on Comcast

Plus: What if Comcast was your boyfriend?

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Kane Lawyer: Inky Reporters Are “Wrong Target”

Lanny Davis says prosecutor shouldn’t be targeting journalists for leaks.

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Gun Advocates Sue Harrisburg, Using New Law

Houston-based U.S. Law Shield brought the suit.

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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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Ramsey, Nutter Open Policing Panel

“There needed to be an end to an ‘Us versus Them’ mentality,” Nutter said.

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Q&A: Marian Tasco Explains Why She’s Quitting Council

She says it has nothing to do with Darrell Clarke.

15 Pop Albums to Get Excited About in 2015

From Rihanna to Madonna and maybe even Adele.

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SEPTA Considers Platform Screen Doors for Subway Lines

David Oh attempts to broker a deal.

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