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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

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Does Pa.’s AG Have the Solution to Our Opioid Epidemic?

AG Josh Shapiro laid out 10 recommendations for the insurance industry to help stem this public health crisis.

The Phillie Phanatic Will Haunt This Adorable Baby Forever

John Kruk jokingly questioned the mom’s parenting after she gave her terrified infant to the “big green guy.”

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Philly Groups Plan Toomey Town Hall “With or Without” Toomey

Looks like it’s going to be without the senator, though.

Amy Reed, Patient Advocate, Dies at 44

Her relentless campaign against the medical device that spread her cancer brought changes in FDA procedures.

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Drexel University Frat Suspended for Five Years

The frat is also under a sexual assault investigation.

Philly Drops From Top 5 U.S. Cities

Phoenix may have overtaken us for now, but no lead is safe with how many old people live out in the desert.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

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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Pa. House Committee: Um, Ed, About That DNC Surplus …

Former Gov. Ed Rendell has been asked to testify about DNC spending.

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Wolf Expected to Sign Bill Allowing Pa. to Comply With Real ID Act

Looks like you’ll be able to fly domestically without a passport after all.

“It Was an Ambush”

Behind the vote that ousted Sharron Cooks as Philly’s LGBT Commission chair.

Drug Counselors OD at Chester County Halfway House

They were found dead Sunday afternoon by the people whose lives they were trying to help save.

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“Clerks” Actress Lisa Spoonauer Dies in New Jersey

Spoonauer, who played Caitlin Bree, was 44 years old.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


Designers of Popular Cellphone App Think Philly Is a Sad City

Mobile app creator Tenor broke down the top 10 U.S. markets based on GIF behavior searches. Our most common query: “Cry.”

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Guess How Much Penn President Amy Gutmann Makes

Her salary increased (yet again) between 2014 and 2015.

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Why Is the PPA Teaching Us How Not to Get Tickets?

Is this instructive workshop some kind of trap?

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Lawyers Say Stop-and-Frisk Still Targets Black Philly Residents

Though police have decreased their use of the practice overall.

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