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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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In Depth on the Energy Hub

Weigh in on the pipelines, pollution and jobs.

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DNC Releases Christie Attack Ad

Just as the governor prepares his “State of the State” address.

Snoop Dogg Posts Transphobic Comment on Instagram

His second offense in less than a year.

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Tuesday’s City Reads

Will PA’s new House majority leader be good for Philly?

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Did You Notice? Sixers No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

McQuade: 5 reasons for the team’s (modestly) improved play.

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UPDATE: Councilwoman Marian Tasco Is Retiring

Clarke: Council losing “terrific mentor to women,” “formidable advocate.”


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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Daryl Metcalfe Calls Kathleen Kane a Woman!

Spikol: In defense of un-ladylike women everywhere.

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Two Children Injured in PA Ski Lift Falls

The accidents are being investigated.

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Reports: Feds Seek Fattah Emails

Investigators want to see seven years of congressman’s correspondence.

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Opposition to Comcast Merger Still Grows

Comcast Today: Plus, battle over net neutrality moves back to Congress.

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Kathleen Kane’s Morally Flexible New Crisis Manager

Meet Lanny Davis, “a kind of front man for the dark side.”

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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.


Trans Teen Leelah Alcorn Honored at Golden Globes

And other ways her passing inspires positive change.

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Mick Foley to Compete in Wing Bowl

Ex-pro wrestling champ is this year’s celebrity eater.

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State Wants Leaky Philly Gas Pipes Fixed Faster

Under current plan, it will take 88 years to finish the job.

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Proposal: Test Pa. Legislature for Drugs

“I think that voters would be very interested in knowing,” says Rep. John Lawrence.

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