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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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Can Marijuana Make John Hanger Governor?

Democrat says Pennsylvanians are so fed up with the war on drugs that they’ll join his campaign.

Cutest Couple Ever?

Boyfriend of first out college football player tells his team he’s gay, too.

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SEPTA Is Having Another Rough Day

Snow slows down the public transit system.

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Poll: Jersey Residents Prefer Legalized Pot to Online Gaming

Soon, the state’s vice squads will have nothing left to do.

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The 10 Commandments of Sloppy Weather SEPTA Riding

Palan: How to ride public transit in this, the winter of our frozen discontent.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with activist SharRon Cooks.


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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‘Revenge Porn’ Bill Moves to House

Would penalize posting naked, intimate pictures of ex-girlfriends online.

Coca-Cola Airs First Super Bowl Ad Showing a Gay Family

And more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

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Hoffman’s Heroin May Be Killing Philadelphians, Too

Two dozen deaths reported in Philadelphia.

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Super Bowl Revelations: My Kids Are Now Smarter Than I Am

Hingston: The things you learn while making guac.

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Christie Staffer Resigns Amidst Bridgegate Probe

Christina Renna is the second person to leave the governor’s office.

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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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Could Philly Host a Super Bowl?

Mathis: How about the Olympics? The Pope? The DNC?

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Gerry Lenfest is Tom Corbett’s Second-Biggest Donor

Part-owner of Philadelphia newspapers throws weight behind Republican incumbent.

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At Super Bowl, Jersey’s Transit System Overwhelmed

Football fans had trouble getting to, leaving the stadium.

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Snow Forecast Shuts Down Philly Schools

Prepare for another blast of wintry weather.

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