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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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Mayor Nutter Won’t Let a 16-Year-Old A-Hole Stain the City’s Reputation

Philly’s July 4th celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway featured a number of popular musical acts including the homegrown Legendary Roots Crew and a surprise […]

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Five-Alarm Fire at Hersheypark Arena (Where Wilt Dropped 100)

In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors. On March 2nd of that year, the team played a game against the New […]

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Chris Christie Is Disappointed in New York’s Football Teams

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says that he’s disappointed in the New York Jets. So is everyone else who watched the 2012 football season (BOOM! […]

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Man Thinks He Lands a Role in a Jennifer Aniston Movie, Actually Has to Pay $32,000 in Child Support

An Allentown man was arrested a month ago when he stepped off a plane in Philadelphia. He had flown into Philly for his big break—a […]

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Occupy Protesters Begin March From the Liberty Bell to Wall Street

For almost a full week, Occupy protesters made their presence felt in Philadelphia. They came, they were arrested, they screwed up your commute, and now […]

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Philly Geek Awards Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2012 Philly Geek Awards hosted by the Academy of Natural Sciences and Geekadelphia have been announced. Among the nominees is Philly […]


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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Teen Shot and Killed Near North Broad Station

A young man was killed Thursday afternoon in a shooting near the North Broad train station. Police are searching for two suspects after the man—in […]

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Muhammad Ali Honored by National Constitution Center

Muhammad Ali will receive the 2012 Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center as a part of a ceremony to honor the 225th anniversary of […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tina Fey Raps, But Isn’t Comfortable Using the N-Word

Tina Fey Raps? Yeah, she does. But this time it’s not as Lemonem—she’s got her own verse on a track from Childish Gambino (Donald Glover’s […]

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TONIGHT: Scissor Sisters

The glam rockers play Electric Factory

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Judge Denies Monsignor Lynn’s Request for House Arrest

Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina denied, today, Monsignor William Lynn’s request to be monitored under house arrest while awaiting his sentencing hearing. Lynn’s […]

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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.


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This Is What it Looks Like When You Set Off 15 Minutes-Worth of Fireworks at Once

On the night of July 4, 2012, millions of Americans looked skyward to gawk at loud things and flashy things. But, it seems, all of […]

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Josh Can’t Cook’s Summer Eats

Too hot to cook? Nosh here.

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First In-Home HIV Test Approved

OraQuick will be available in October

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Gay Dads and Toddler Kicked Out of Pool

A new low for one swim club

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