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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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Pa. Woman Going to Jail Over Abortion Pills

Hingston: What the GOP could learn from Colorado’s free birth control program — if they’d just take their fingers out of their ears.

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Report: Jersey Pension Shortfall Due to Risky Christie Investments

Governor’s strategy has cost the state billions of dollars.

Neil Patrick and Partner David Burtka Tie the Knot

Somebody put a ring on Doogie Howser.

#phillyfirstday: The First Day of School in Pictures

As seen on Twitter and Instagram.

PHOTOS: Gay Night at Six Flags

Our shots from the late-night party.

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A Philly Cop Weighs in on the Ray Rice Video

“Seeing it is always a different story.”


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.


BillyPenn.com Hires First Reporter

Anna Orso arrives from the Patriot-News.

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Nutter Must Decide on Weed

Will he sign bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts?

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As Usual, Philly Starts School Year Under a Cloud

Public school students go back today, but how much school is left for them?

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Can Civility Return at Penn State?

Probably not. Here is the big obstacle facing President Eric Barron.

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WATCH: Mo’ne Davis Pitches to Jimmy Fallon

“Remember her name!” Fallon proclaims.

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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 Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Naming, shaming, blaming, gaming: There’s always something going on in Our Town!

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WATCH: Two Young Women Lead a Liquor Store Beatdown

Now police are looking for the suspects.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

How the gays are spending the first weekend of fall.

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Still No Philadelphia Veterans Parade?

Mendte: We have a parade for just about everything else at this point.

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