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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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Stallone Teases Ivan Drago Return in “Creed 2”

Sounds good and all, but we think Sly’s math is a little off here…

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Jersey Barrier Pools: The New Dumpster Pools

Behold the latest Fishtown-concoted oasis.

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Police Offer $5,000 Reward in Haverford Killing

A 29-year-old man was shot to death Saturday evening.

Petition Calling on Milan Christopher to Boycott ICandy Gains Traction

The well-known black gay performer is scheduled to appear at the club in September.

Lenny Dykstra Rants on the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Hypocrisy

Nails can’t believe two of the game’s best players don’t have plaques hanging in Cooperstown.

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Ross: “We Don’t Condone Mistreatment of Prisoners”

The PPD chief’s message follows controversial comments from Trump.


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.


Did Rafael Robb Plot the Perfect Murder?

Ten years after he bludgeoned his wife to death, the former Penn prof is a free man.

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Best Thing: Zoya the Tiny Tiger Gets a Reprieve

The Philly Zoo’s rejected cub found a new home—and a new mom.

LGBTQ&A: Crystal Fox

We chat with the executive chef of the hit new restaurant Bocconcini.

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Philly Free Streets Will Return in October

Here’s the seven-mile car-free route.

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Morey’s Pier, Hersheypark Close Rides

They’re similar to the deadly Ohio “Fire Ball.”

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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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The Driver of This SUV Explains What the Hell Happened Here

Her Monday was worse than yours.

Opinion

Activists Encouraged by DOJ Involvement in Police Shooting

A staffer with experience in Ferguson will mediate discussions around the June 8th killing of David Jones.

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Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Cop Graffiti

The PPD believes they could be tied to vandalism found in Point Breeze.

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It’s Going to Pour This Weekend

A flash flood watch has been issued.

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