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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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The Naked Episode of Glee

Check out these sneak-peek photos.

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Someone Figures Out Just How “Underfunded” Philly’s Pension Fund Is

One hears the term “underfunded pension” thrown around quite frequently. And if you read Patrick Kerkstra’s May piece on Philly’s pension problem, you know the […]

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It’s Finally Over! Eagles Hire Chip Kelly

Nearly two weeks after first courting Oregon coach Chip Kelly (and after nearly two weeks of thinking Chip Kelly had rejected the Eagles), Lurie and […]

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SEPTA Says It’s Got A Funding Crisis on its Hands

Because the state government has not released a new budget (and doesn’t appear likely to up SEPTA’s funding from last year), SEPTA declared in a […]

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Last Night: #faymeproblems Karaoke

Photos and a vid from the soiree.

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Chuck Norris Is So Worldly, He Endorses Israeli Prime Ministers

America’s political system suffers from “permanent campaign syndrome,” which causes candidates to never stop running for office. But right now, in that little window of […]


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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Daily News’ Dan Gross Resigns

If you depend on Daily News gossip columnist Dan Gross for your updates on who’s getting divorced, what celebrity was seen at Parc and which […]

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Local Romance Alert: T-Swift and Bradley Cooper?

Lovesick (Reading native) Taylor Swift, ever eager to taste the flavor of the day, has her sights set on (Jenkintown native) Bradley Cooper. Swift, who […]

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Gun Advocates Fight Back with Strategically Placed Philly.com Ads

Talk about targeted advertising. The accompanying piece, by the way, reported that February’s Eastern Sports and Outdoor show, held in Harrisburg, will not sell assault […]

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Department of Duh: NJ Biz Confidence Down After Hurricane Sandy

When politicians propose tax hikes, we hear a lot about business leaders growing “uncertain” or “unconfident” about what might happen to the economy if they […]

10 Inspiring Coming Out Speeches

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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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Privatizing the Lottery Is for Losers

In the winter of 1992, newly elected Mayor Ed Rendell inherited a city unable to pay its bills. Within five years, he found, the city […]

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Interactive Map: Where to Get a Flu Shot in Philly

Last week, 5,059 Pennsylvanians were diagnosed with influenza. Or got the flu. Depending on how much you want to scare yourself. If you were one […]

The Firefighters Can’t Recall Mayor Michael Nutter Because Frank Rizzo Said So

Philadelphia’s mayors are used to a bit of razzing, good-natured or otherwise, when they’re in public. But Michael Nutter got more than an earful last […]

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PSU Will Host A Vigil Next Week on Anniversary of JoePa’s Death

As candlelight vigils go, this one is probably among the more controversial. A group called “Inspiration Way” will light 409 candles next Tuesday in State […]

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