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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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Norman Mailer’s Mistress Files Libel Suit

Norristown’s Carole Mallory wants $3.5 million over passages in a 2013 biography.

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Survey: Penn, Princeton Grads Hard to Date

Alums of both schools got poor grades.

STUDY: LGBT Community More Likely to Be Affected By Depression

Here’s how we can use yoga to make us happier.

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“Jewboy” Obituary in Inquirer, Daily News

An apology has followed.

Trans Law Center: “Keep Your Halloween Costume in Check”

A word to the wise before someone does blackface.

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Cops Looking for Rittenhouse Bicycle Thieves

Four were taken over the weekend from a garage.


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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Valley Forge Casino CEO Suspended; SugarHouse Fined

Both casinos had incidents with underage patrons.

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Pa. Attorney General, Chief Justice Reach Porn Deal

Ron Castille will get a ‘personal review’ of emails.

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Ramsey Laments “Basic Mistrust” of Police

“We need to find a way to break down those barriers.”

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Wolf, Corbett Spar in Final Debate

Candidates attempt to draw contrasts with each other.

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SEPTA Late-Night Service Is Here to Stay

On average, 15,000 passengers used the service each weekend.

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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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Casino Workers Protest Taj Givebacks

About 30 union members arrested after shutting down expressway entrance to Atlantic City.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Jamie Gordon on the city’s most crush-worthy business owners.

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[Update] Comcast Customer Details Firing Allegation

Comcast now offering a public apology, says it didn’t ask for him to be fired.

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Philly to Bissinger: Buzz Off

Mendte: The Nick Foles basher writer demanded an apology. He got something else instead.

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