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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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Sen. Casey Tries to Stop ICE Deportation

He unleashed a tweetstorm – but it didn’t work.

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Susan Sarandon Just Endorsed a Philly DA Candidate

Why does the actress care about Philly politics?

Former 76er Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Witnesses told police that Doug Overton seemed “aware that he was exposing himself.”

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Dame Luz’s “Summertime: Outdoor ’90s Dance Party.”

Opinion

NFL Draft Shows We’re Capable of Bigger, Better

We crushed it, and we’re ready for more. (Super Bowl, anyone?)

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Owner of Building in Market Street Collapse Dies

Richard Basciano was 91 years old.


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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Fire at Feibush-Owned Property Ruled Arson

Flames destroyed four houses in Point Breeze.

Opinion

Diversity Isn’t “Being in the Room”

Owens: It’s whites giving up their seats.

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Report: PPD Stop-And-Frisk Policies Slowly Improving

But the department still has a ways to go, lawyers found.

The “Air Sex” Tour Is Coming to Philly

Stay away from Kung Fu Necktie on Sunday … far away.

20 Years Ago Today: Iverson Named NBA Rookie of the Year

The Answer became the first Sixer to win the award on May 2, 1997.

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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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Alec Baldwin to Headline a Norcross-Hosted Fundraiser

It should bring in a pretty penny: tickets cost $2,500 each.

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Report: “Anarchists” Vandalize Property in South Kensington

The vandals left a clear anti-gentrification message.

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Sources: Johnny Doc-Tied Super PAC Jumps Into the Philly D.A.’s Race

Building a Better Pennsylvania is back.

The Moment of the NFL Draft: Eagles Fans vs. Drew Pearson

The NFL wanted its draft in Philadelphia – and Eagles fans sure didn’t disappoint.

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