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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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Who Isn’t Partnering With Philly.com to Cover Mayor’s Race?

Collaboration, not competition, guides coverage this campaign season.

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Live: Jim Kenney Launches His Campaign

Philadelphia’s new Twitter-happy, pot-decriminalizing, LGBT-advocating, last-minute mayoral contender.

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Is Camden Really America’s Most Dangerous City?

Maybe not. Here’s why.

Inside Take: How to Build a Bridge to Philadelphia’s Energy Future

What’s the right role for natural gas?

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Wolf To State Agencies: Adopt a Gift Ban!

In the wake of abandoned sting, the Democrat is making gift bans a priority.

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Coalition Launches “Don’t Comcast the Internet”

Campaign claims merger would hurt competition, innovation.


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.


Our Chat With The Whale‘s Scott Greer

On wearing a fat suit to play a 600-pound gay man

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Caesars Atlantic City Fined for Losing Two Slot Machines

They’re still missing.

John Legend Pulls Out of Pre-Grammy Party

At hotel named by anti-gay Sultan of Brunei.

WATCH: Opera Singer Joyce DiDonato Sing at Stonewall

In memory of a gay man who list his life in an apparent hate crime.

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Report: Fracking Activists Targeted by Police, Industry

Officials say they’re protecting infrastructure; activists say they’re being hassled.

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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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The Brief: A Mayor’s Race Up In Smoke

Will pot be a major issue in the election?

Brace Yourselves: Traffic Circles Are Making a Comeback

Forty new ones are planned throughout Pennsylvania, and Philly’s transport office wants to know where you want yours.

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Jim Kenney: Pa. Could Sell Legal Pot in State Stores

At a Temple panel, he said the state would be in a good position to legalize marijuana.

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Police Clerk Accused of ATV Theft

She was once accused of stealing from her dad.

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