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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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City Council to Hear Testimony on Hate Crimes Bill Today

Effort sparked by Center City attack on gay couple.

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Airbender Movie Given Pa. Tax Credits for California Work

Officials say it kept the movie’s production here.

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House Passes Gun Bill; Corbett Expected to Sign

Law would let NRA sue cities for restrictive gun laws.

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McCaffery Temporarily Relieved of Duties

Judicial Conduct Board ordered to investigate Porngate, referral fees, Traffic Court allegations.

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Another Member of “Main Line Takeover Project” Admits Guilt

John Cole Rosemann was an underling in alleged preppie drug ring.

Man Crush Monday: Patrick DeMarco

The Philly music blogger on his local dude crushes.


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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Court Won’t Let SRC Change Teachers’ Contract Yet

Jordan: “We hope it will end here, but we’re pretty sure it won’t.”

WATCH: Mayor Nutter Lowers Rainbow Flag for Gloria Casarez

A tribute to his director of LGBT Affairs.

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Meet Mike Whiter, Recipient of Philly’s First Pot Citation

“Weed saved me, man.”

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NBC Doc May Face Trouble After Princeton Ebola Scare

Dr. Nancy Snyderman criticized for ignoring her quarantine.

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Officials Prepare for Oil Train Fire

As many as 46 oil trains roll through Philadelphia each 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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I Went to a Nazi Concentration Camp on Saturday

Fiorillo: More than 18,000 Jews were killed there in a single day.

HRC Endorses PrEP to Prevent HIV

The prevention strategy has been shown to drastically reduce cases of HIV.

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WHYY Seeks Short, Buff Part-Timer to Dress Like a Monkey

Public TV can’t find volunteers to wear silly costumes anymore.

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Report: Philly Paid Out $40 Million for Police Misconduct

Number “dwarfs” four other mid-sized cities combined.

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