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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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Pa. Senate Passes Controversial Abortion Bill

The bill would ban abortion after 20 weeks.

Opinion

The Unbearable Privilege of Trump Protesters

Owens: If you’re still comfortable and safe, you’re not doing it right.

Donald Trump pee pee party
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Pa. Uniquely Interested in Trump’s Alleged Watersports Fetish

Google searches prove it.

Penn Vet
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Why Penn Vet Isn’t Happy With Wolf’s Proposed Budget

The budget would cut $30 million from the program.

Wissahickon Skating Club
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Montco Teen Dies After Head Injury in Hockey Game

Nick Bond was 18.

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Jonathan Gay ID’d as Suspect in Rittenhouse Cab Attack

The former Freeman’s auctioneer was already on probation.


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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Controversial Sanctuary Cities Bill Clears Pa. Senate

The city could lose at least $638 million of federal funding.

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Five Things to Know About Gov. Wolf’s Budget Proposal

The proposal doesn’t include any broad-based tax increases.

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Luxury Jeweler Paul Morelli Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

We talked to his accuser.

Rep. Barry J. Jozwiak / marijuana plant
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71-Year-Old Republican Wants to Reduce Pa. Pot Penalties

He says downgrading possession offenses will save millions.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7th.

It’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Here are some major ways HIV/AIDS is affecting Philly.

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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.


Pat Toomey; Betsy DeVos
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Pat Toomey Votes to Confirm Betsy DeVos

The confirmation came down to a tie-breaker cast by the V.P.

Carson Wentz in North Wildwood
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Is Carson Wentz Really Buying a House in North Wildwood?

Rumors are swirling.

Trump protesters
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Report: Trump Protests Cost Philly Almost $3M

The city has paid the PPD more than $2.8M in overtime.

Sodas for sale in a refrigerated case
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State Lawmakers File Brief Against Soda Tax

Three are from Philadelphia.

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