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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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Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life

A judge will hear arguments from the attorney trying to save her campaign.

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What’s Philly’s Best Spot for Google Maps Pac-Man?

An early April Fools’ day gift from Google has us chomping up the streets.

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Drug Dealer: “I Thought I Was Being Robbed” by Police

Testimony starts against six former Philly narcotics unit officers.

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Council to Nutter: Find Your $105 Million Somewhere Else

Members challenge Mayor to find a school-funding solution that doesn’t involve massive property tax hike.

10 Best Lesbian Movies on Netflix Streaming

The best of girls loving girls on celluloid.

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Suspect in Custody in Montco Hostage Situation

No injuries in firehouse standoff that involved a firefighter who’d reportedly been fired Monday.


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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Cab Driver Leads Police on Wild Chase

He was already out on bail for allegedly trying to run over his wife.

GALAEI Gets a New Home

The nonprofit moves North Philly next month.

8 Philadelphians Recognized By Trans 100

A national honor for our local go-getters.

Rich Philly Public Schools Benefit at Expense of Poor Ones

There’s more to the equity problem than the state funding shortage.

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Chaput to Celebrate Mass Honoring Terri Schiavo

Glenn Beck will be also be featured as part of 10th anniversary of Schiavo’s death.

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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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Former Gov. Corbett Is Collecting a State Pension

He was a leading critic of state pension system. Now he’s benefitting from it.

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Council Skeptical of School Funding Plan

As budget talks begin, a plan to generate $103 million gets little traction.

Man Crush Monday: George Alley

The local performance artist names his crushes—those dead and alive.

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Mumia Abu-Jamal in ICU, Say Supporters

They claim there was a “medical emergency.”

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