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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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Pa. Amish Man Now on Probation for Speeding

19-year-old pleads guilty to 120 mph police chase.

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5Qs: How to Increase PA Education Funding

Sen. Larry Farnese and Senate Democrats want a $300 million hike.

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Philly: 5th Best City for Public Transit

Philadelphia beats out cities like Chicago and Portland.

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Can Someone Please Help James Dupree?

Marks: And let’s fix eminent domain while we’re at it.

Friday Night Lights Author Buzz Bissinger

One Of Us: Buzz Bissinger

The Pulitzer-winning journalist, author of Friday Night Lights tells us about his new, less angry life.

Recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off

Recipes from locals and the winner


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.


Philadelphia Schools Crisis: A City On The Brink

Eight changes we need to demand right now to save Philly’s schools

Rocky The Musical On Broadway

Yo Broadway! It’s Rocky the Musical

Andy Karl, star of the new stage musical Rocky, steps into Stallone’s gloves.

Book clubs and making friends in the suburbs

Making Friends in the Suburbs

When you live in the city, making new friends is as easy as opening the door. But in the burbs…

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No Ordinary Joe: The Best Coffee in Philadelphia

Our guide to 15 of the best places to grab a cup of coffee in Philadelphia.

The Rookie: Michael Carter-Williams

The baby-faced phenom has given 76ers fans hope. It’s just the way his parents planned it.

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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.


A Match Made in Hell

The meeting is lore, now: a story about a table for two that likely caused all South Jersey to wobble, ever so slightly, on its […]

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Restaurant Review: Nicholas Elmi’s Laurel

With Laurel, Nicholas Elmi slips the chains that have bound him and goes his own way.

The Pillsbury Bake-Off: Ladies (and One Male Flight Attendant)… Start Your Ovens

Manicured-nail-biting pressure. Heated debates over lemon zest. Padma Lakshmi. The 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off had it all, including six local finalists vying for a $1 million grand prize.

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Restaurant Review: Jerry’s Bar

Jerry’s Bar offers a change of pace—and place—for chef Marshall Green.

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