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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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Six Great Children’s Gardens to Visit for Mother’s Day

Enough with the eggs Benedict! This year, build your own bird’s nest instead.

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Best Thing: Michael Solomonov, America’s Best Chef

We knew it all along.

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Feds: NJ Man Tried to Build a Bomb to Support ISIS

Police charged 20-year-old Gregory Lepsky.

Sims on Ethics Investigation: “My Appearances Are Consistent With State Law”

The state rep’s speaking engagements are undergoing scrutiny.

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WATCH: Thieves Tunnel Through West Philly Stores

Police say the suspects first broke into a church.

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18 PSU Frat Members Charged in Pledge’s Death

Timothy Piazza died after falling at a February party.


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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Beer Store Owner Charged for Shooting Teen

Police said the 16-year-old had trashed his store.

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Pa. Republicans Who Voted No on Repealing Obamacare

Pennsylvania had more defectors than any other state.

Philly Gets in on the Fyre Festival Lawsuit Action

A Delco emergency services company has accused Ja Rule and Billy McFarland of fraud.

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Here’s SEPTA’s Broad Street Run Schedule

Make sure you can get around on race day.

There Are Eagles Easter Eggs in the Latest “Star Wars” Movies

A diehard Birds fan who went Hollywood incorporated nods to the team.

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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.


Opinion

Free Speech on Campus, Then and Now

Nickels: Students in the 1970s seemed to understand that college is a trial run for adulthood.

7-Eleven Drops Philly Expansion Over New Regulations

It’s now much harder to secure a tobacco sales permit in Philly.

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Pa. Budget Shortfall at $1 Billion and Counting

It’s the largest since the Recession ended.

Overton: “It Appears I Wasn’t as Discreet as I Thought”

The Big 5 Hall of Famer denies exposing himself on a Montco trail.

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