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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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Hard Fouls and Airballs: Inside My Doomed Tryout for the Delaware 87ers

But former Sixer Elton Brand was impressed by my “gritty playing style.”

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Pa. State Rep: I’ll Run Over Protesters Who Block Traffic

Republican legislator Aaron Bernstine is taking flak for his controversial tweets.

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Man Escapes Hurricane Irma, Winds Up at Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar

He finds comfort in an unexpected place.

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Kevin Hart on Extortion Scandal: “I Made a Bad Error”

The comedian apologized to his wife and kids.

How Jack Posobiec Became the King of Fake News

The Trump troll the Internet loves to hate is a 32-year-old kid from Norristown.

Broad Street Median Parking and the Philly Soul

If we can’t park in the middle of Broad Street, can we call ourselves Philadelphians?


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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Best Thing: John Gonzalez Made Mike Missanelli Look Ridiculous

Hingston: Not that that’s especially hard.

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Eagles Announce New Charitable Event for Autism Research

The proceeds raised by the Eagles Autism Challenge will go directly to three local “eds and meds” institutions for innovative autism studies and programs.

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In Philly, Independents Now Outnumber Republicans

“To the best of our knowledge … this is the first time this has occurred.”

Opinion

RESPONSE: Wawa Is Working to Balance Everyone’s Needs

Wawa’s CEO calls for a collective effort to find productive solutions to homelessness.

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[UPDATE] Jose Now Predicted to Bypass Jersey Shore

The storm could become a category 1 hurricane next week.

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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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Villanova Alum Sells Off The Pavilion, One Board at a Time

A Main Line attorney is turning wood from the Wildcats court and bleachers into priceless mementoes of the venerable arena as it undergoes renovations.

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Temple Police Investigating Bananas Found Near Dorms

Several black freshmen found the fruit outside their room this week.

Sex-Positive Club Owner: “We’re Not Backing Down”

Philly Music Hall owner Deborah Rose Hinchey vows to fight for its permit.

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Fundraiser for Slain Spring Garden Father Reaches $250K

Gerard Grandzol, 38, was fatally shot in an alleged carjacking.

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