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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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(UPDATE) High School Parts Ways With Assistant Coach Connected to Beating

Archbishop Chaput offers statement supporting school.

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NFL Matchup: Fan Worship Vs. Self Respect

Missanelli: What would it take for you to ditch your favorite player’s jersey?

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Faculty Member Suspended Over “Redskins” Ban

Neshaminy officials also temporarily remove student editor from the job.

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Brian Sims: I Will Bring the Victims to Harrisburg to Change the Law

Call your legislators.

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Gay Bashing Witness: No Self-Defense

Here’s what Geoff Nagle saw from his window.

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Dog Missing from Philly Area Found in Portland

Gidget had been missing since April.


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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City Voters Will Get Say on SRC Future

Non-binding referendum to be held in November.

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Council Passes Tweaked Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Goes to mayor for signature.

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$1M Lotto Ticket Purchased in Philly Expires Today

It sold at 18th and Chestnut a year ago.

Kenney Calls for Federal Investigation of Gay-Bashing

“This is not Uganda. This is not Russia. We will not stand for this in our City.”

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Man Robs West Philly Store With Banana

He only pretended to have a gun.

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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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Philly Man Gets Out of Jury Duty With Novel Name Trick

His name isn’t styled in all caps, like jury summons.

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You’ll Have to Stop Calling the Gay-Bashing a Hate Crime

Fiorillo: In Pa., it’s just a regular old crime. Here’s why.

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Drexel Renames Law School After Thomas R. Kline

$50 million gift is one of largest ever given to a law school.

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When Women Lead Newsrooms

Next City’s Diana Lind on how gender can affect the stories that get assigned.

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