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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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How to Skip College — and Thrive

The lecture hall is packed. The elephant-gray room is set up like a mini-arena to allow for maximum capacity and good acoustics. It’s new but […]

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Could Time Warner Outage Doom Comcast Merger?

Comcast Today: Opposition intensifies after Wednesday meltdown.

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PHA Reducing Number of Guards

They’re eliminating 13 positions by September.

Proposed Philly Lesbian Bar Falls Short of Indiegogo Goal

Does this mean the project is off?

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Fatal Shooting Leads to Rowhome Collapse

Investigators recovered 18 shell casings.

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VA Officials Defend ‘Oscar the Grouch’ Training Guide

Director says it was not intended to insult vets.


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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Hurricane Causing Dangerous Conditions in Ocean

Jersey Shore towns implement swimming restrictions.

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Report: Philly 3rd in U.S. for Construction Jobs

More than 76,000 workers employed in construction.

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Poll: Wolf’s Lead Over Corbett Widens

The Democrat is now 25 points ahead.

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Roads Close for “Made in America” Festival

You might want to stay away from the Art Museum area a few days.

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Police: “Drug Nexus” Behind Abductions, Brutal Murders

“Asian gang” suspected in early Wednesday attack.

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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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‘Crown Prince Emperor’ Found Guilty of DUI

It’s a pot DUI — but the backstory is out there.

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Mom Testifies About Abduction of Daughter From Philly School

“She just kept saying that she was in pain, that she hurt.”

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Photos, Video From Taney Parade

Today, all of Philly was on the Dragon Wagon.

Working Dogs

These pups could save your life.

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