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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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Here Are the Taney Dragons on Today

Not the winners. Just the favorites.

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“Wannabe” Anarchists Taunt Police in West Philly

Lefty neighbors roll their eyes.

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I-495 North Reopens After Summertime Closure

The bridge handles 90,000 drivers a day.

Philadelphia Rose of Tralee Reveals She’s Gay

Maria Walsh opens up about her sexuality.

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Karen Heller Says Goodbye at Inky

Longtime columnist is moving to the Washington Post.

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Cohen Says City Leaders Will Open Checkbooks for Pope, DNC

Says Philly “has the capacity” to “host two pretty special events.”


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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Taney Dragons to Get Parade, National Media Tour

Hometown Little Leaguers are feeling the love.

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3 Reasons the Case Against “Tainted Justice” Doesn’t Add Up

Mathis: Did bad reporting really keep a bad cop on the streets?

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Philly Newspaper Apologizes for Calling Asians “Chinky Winky” and “Dinky Doo”

“An internal investigation is underway,” they promise.

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Philly Newspaper Calls Asians “Chinky Winky” and “Dinky Doo”

Here’s the publisher’s explanation.

Philly Gays at Dîner en Blanc

You won’t find rainbows here.

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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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McCaffery Fighting Inky Inquiry Into Finances

Part of his lawsuit against the newspaper.

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An Ice Bucket Challenge Backlash? Really!?

Sturdivant: Is there no topic dull contrarianism won’t plunder?

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Gov. Corbett Not Welcome at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day Parade

Union officials say the governor is against them the other 364 days a year.

Weekend Roundup

The last weekend of GayFest!, Weird Beard Revue and more.

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