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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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Comcast Responds to Hotspot Lawsuit

“Our Xfinity WiFi home hotspot program provides real benefits to our customers.”

11 Gay Things to Do This Week

Songbird returns, a tacky sweater party, Merry Pissmas and more.

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Dwight Evans Won’t Run for Mayor

After brief flirtation with campaigning, he’ll stay put in Harrisburg.

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Obama Adviser Apologizes for Penn Comments

Jonathan Gruber said Obamacare passed due to “the stupidity of the America voter.”

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UPDATE: Deceased Firefighter ID’d as Joyce Craig-Lewis

She was an 11-year veteran of the department.

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Jersey Hunters Snag 124 Bears

Including a giant 693-pounder.


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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Facebook and “Friends” in the Wake of Ferguson

Weymouth: Maybe it’s time to decontaminate your feed.

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Wolf to Pay for State Security Team Needs

Renting an office near his residence, where he’ll live instead of governor’s mansion.

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Go Holiday Honky-Tonking

Photos from their 2015 season kickoff show.

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Newsweek Labels Wilmington “Murder Town USA”

Ranks third for violence among comparable cities.

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MAP: Where Else do We Need 24-Hour SEPTA?

We asked them about getting to Manayunk, East Oak Lane and the Great Northeast.

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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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WATCH: Man Robs 7-Eleven Across Street From City Hall

He wore a t-shirt around his head.

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Nor’easter Hits Region, Makes a Mess

Coastal areas are flooding, and Philadelphia International Airport reports delays.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday

Keith and Albert’s gorgeous wedding at the Penn Museum.

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The Unexpected Thing Google’s Street View Team Saw in Philly

A minivan crash on Poplar Street.

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