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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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Death of 3-Year-Old May Spark New Gun Rules

Seth Williams wants mandatory minimum sentences for illegal firearm possession.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Gayborhood bartender extraordinaire Ashley Coleman

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Schilling Says Cancer Was Caused by Smokeless Tobacco

Reveals that he had oral cancer.

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FOP Endorses Wolf for Governor

Recommendations driven by pension proposals.

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Joe Frazier Statue Soon to Be Bronzed

It will be installed at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.

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PGW Nightmare: Family Has Gas Shut Off Over “Secret” Gas Line

No gas until they pay 11 years of bills they didn’t know they had.


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.


Team Philly Scores 50 Gold Medals at Gay Games

The final tally is in.

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What They’re Saying About Mo’ne Davis and the Taney Dragons

Can the magical journey continue?

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GIF: Chip Kelly Dives into a Pool of Ice Water

The Eagles take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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KYW’s Harry Donahue Retires Friday

He’d been at the station more than 40 years.

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Rittenhouse’s Food and Friends Market Burglarized

But the thief got just $10 in change.

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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 Bykofsky Bigotry Debate Continues

Latino group weighs in with Daily News op-ed.

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Penn Students Are the Most Polite in the U.S.

Or so says a new survey.

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WATCH: Christie, Constituent Argue About Springsteen

“I wasn’t dancing with Bon Jovi. I was dancing with Jamie Foxx.”

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20 Easy Predictions for the Future

Marks: Did you predict Revel’s closure? Here are 20 more fearless predictions.

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