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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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Chris Christie Dropped to JV Debate This Month

His poll numbers are down.

National Adoption Center Throwing Philly LGBT Adoption Cafe

The joint venture with the Wells Fargo Foundation is later this month.

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ThinkFest Features Philly’s Brightest Thinkers

Livestreaming NOW!

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Jim Kenney’s Transition Team: A Who’s Who of Philadelphians

Dwight Evans, Alba Martinez, Otis Hackney, Jerry Sweeney and a whole lot more.

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Newspaper Guild Offers to Buy Daily News

But owner says he has “no interest” in making the sale.

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Philadelphia Basement Kidnapping: Life Plus 80 Years

Linda Ann Weston sentenced.


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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Milton Street: DA Seth Williams Is ‘Ambitiously Evil’

He says Williams shouldn’t have prosecuted African American politicians.

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Nutter on My Brother’s Keeper: Progress, but More Work

Mayor touted a decrease in in-school arrests, announced December summit.

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Chaka Fattah Jr. Guilty on 22 Counts

He faces prison time and fines of more than $10 million.

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Wildwood Crest Wants You to Know It’s Not Wildwood

That’s the goal of its new marketing campaign.

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Former SEPTA Deputy Police Chief Sues John Kerry, Others

David Smith alleges racial discrimination.

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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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South Ardmore Residents Speak Out

Residents of Main Line’s oldest black community told township commissioners they’re tired of being treated like second-class citizens by police.

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Wolf Defends Choices in Budget Standoff

Mathis: The governor is tired of suggestions he won’t compromise.

INTERVIEW: Tab Hunter

On Hollywood, his new documentary, and playing baseball with Debbie Reynolds.

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Body of Girl Recovered from Delaware River

Believed to be missing 14-year-old, Pamela Flores.

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