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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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You Can Punch John Bolaris If You’re Famous Enough

The latest celebrity boxing match.

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GAO: Fracking Could Threaten Clean Drinking Water

Agency faults EPA for inconsistent inspections, guidance.

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Temple to Make SAT Scores Optional for Admission

Designed to attract students who find test-taking tough.

Congressmen Press NCAA to Drop Penn State Sanctions

Say punishment “directly contradicts your organization’s supposed goal of promoting education.”

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William Penn Foundation’s New Leader Quits

Peter Degnan had been on the job just six months.

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Accused Carjacker Occupation on Facebook: “Former Contract Killer”

Inside the head of Jonny “Sofargone” Rosa.


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.


Man Crush Monday

Meet your 2014 Boys of Summer lifeguards.

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Neighbors Love Pop-Up Beer Gardens

PlanPhilly dives into the debate.

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Christie to Decide on Smoking Ban for Jersey Beaches

Towns could still set aside 15 percent for smoking.

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Merck Will Lay Off 600 Workers in Montgomery County

On top of 650 let go last year.

William Way Launches Philly LGBT Sports Organization

More on OPAL.

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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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Pa. Republican Introduces Federal Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Wants oil from marijuana to treat seizures in children.

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“Hundreds” of U-Delaware Women Recorded in Bathrooms

Former graduate student charged in the matter.

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UPDATE: Carjack Suspect “Atoning” for Fatalities

Three children were killed in Friday incident.

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Philly Women Battle Sexual Harassment at Comic-Con

Meet Geeks for CONsent.

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