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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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Tie-the-Knot Tuesday

Melissa and Lauren got married at The Franklin Institute.

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5 New York Subway Pick-Up Tips That Won’t Work on SEPTA

Weymouth: Brian Johnson’s book on meeting women on mass transit will need some revisions for a Philly edition.

Is Philly Getting Its Own Real Housewives Show?

A producer is in town, but keeping mum.

LISTEN: Terry Gross Chats with Neil Patrick Harris

He talks about what it was like being pushed out of the closet by Perez Hilton in 2006.

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Casey: Hospitals Need Money to Fight Ebola

Hospital Preparedness Program funding has dropped in recent years.

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Trump Taj Mahal Asks Judge to End Union Contract

Or else it may close in November.


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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Philly Firm Produced This Year’s Most-Notorious Political Ad

Wendy Davis’ “wheelchair ad” in Texas has drawn fire.

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Corbett Says Natural Gas Tax May Be in Future

But he has a different method in mind.

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In Comcast Controversy, Fired Customer Won’t Get Job Back

Accounting firm says Conal O’Rourke violated its ethics policy.

WATCH: Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Catch Gay-Bashing Suspects Was on The View Today

@FanSince09 chats with Rosie.

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The Monster We Celebrate on Columbus Day

Coard: America officially celebrates a man who raped and tortured his way into history.

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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.


Man Crush Monday

Adam J. Williams name-drops his five Philly dude crushes.

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LISTEN: Kerkstra Talks Philly Fracking Boom on Radio Times

Philly Mag’s deputy editor talked to Marty Moss-Coane this morning about Philly’s bold energy future.

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Mo’ne Davis Named a “Most Influential Teen”

Not the cover of Time, but close.

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Engineers, SEPTA Reach Agreement

“This agreement keeps the trains rolling in Philadelphia.”

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