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Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.


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Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

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Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

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Pat Croce’s New Book Is All About Spirituality

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Gay Things To Do: Weekend Roundup

Pusse Parlor, benefit party for Attic Youth Center, Dark Knight Sleepover, and more.

Philadelphia Solar Power Growth Lagging Other Cities

Lots of official activity, but not a lot of actual installations compared to other cities.

The Stark Choice Between Kenyatta Johnson & Ori Feibush

Thursday’s debate underscored huge differences between the candidates.

10 Free Gay Books for Kindle

What the doctor ordered for easy, fun reads.

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SEPTA Has Started Painting the Underground Concourse

The renovation begins.

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Washington Man Will Sell Home Because of Comcast Goof

The latest viral story about Kabletown customer service.


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.


Philanthropy Friday: Spruce Foundation

Learn about the great work this organization does and how you can help.

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Women Come Forward in Facebook Frat Scandal

Investigators say criminal investigation at Penn State is proceeding.

Lynne Abraham Running For Mayor of Philadelphia
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Abraham: “I’m Just Going to Charge and Surge”

Former DA addresses dubious rumor than she might quit.

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SEPTA Will Run Anti-Islam Ads on Buses

But policy change will prohibit future political advertisements.

School District of Philadelphia
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SRC Aims for $2.86 Billion Budget in 2016

District adopts “lump sum” budget, but future funding questions remain.

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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.


Live Coverage: the Kenyatta Johnson / Ori Feibush Debate

Citified’s Holly Otterbein is moderating.

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Video: Two Women Robbed on Street in Northern Liberties

Police say the suspects fled in a Dodge Dakota pickup with wooden panels.

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Life In Prison for Man Who Killed for Beats By Dr. Dre Headphones

Without the possibility of parole.

Pennsylvania drivers license - correct security feature
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Pa. is Replacing Nearly 500K Licenses — Including Mine

What is the problem?

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