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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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United Leaving Atlantic City Airport After Just 7 Months

Spirit is the only airline that remains.

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In Corbett’s Loss, a Lesson in Power

Freind: How Pennsylvania’s governor wasted his golden opportunity.

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Lawyer Told to Pay $1M for Smoking Reference

Her witness mentioned a prohibited topic on stand.

Adam Joseph Leaving TV to Be a Full-Time Dad

At least until January.

People Are Peeing on This Ben Franklin Statue A Lot

Six have been cited this semester already.

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In Support of the Death Penalty

Here are two people who need to die.


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.


Philanthropy Friday

A spotlight on ACLU of Pennsylvania with Reggie Shuford.

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Upon Further Review, Nick Foles Is Not the Eagles Quarterback of the Future

Now it’s Mark Sanchez’s turn.

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New Tumblr Shows the City Hall “Parking Lot

So many cars!

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Playing TAPS for Crime in Delaware

Mendte: Data-driven policing may shut down crime before it gets serious.

Philly Marks 50th Anniversary of First LGBT Protests

Plans laid out for next year’s celebration.

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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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State Finally Releases School Test Scores

Central dropped 300 places in the rankings.

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Federal Charges Filed Against Kidnapping Suspect

Meanwhile, police are praising the victim’s spirit.

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Tom Wolf Won’t Take State Paycheck

He’ll return the cash or give it to charity.

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Corbett: Paterno Firing Probably Wrong

“They probably shouldn’t have fired him. They probably should have suspended him.”

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