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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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Convention Center Says Bookings Are Up

Rise attributed to new labor agreement.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made in LOVE Park Attack; Teen Admits Participation to 6ABC

It was caught on video.

99 Year Old Breaks 100-Meter Record at Gay Games

You go, Ida Keeling.

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Revel: Right Idea, Wrong Time and Place?

Everything was perfect, except for the stuff that wasn’t.

Man Crush Monday

Local comedian R. Eric Thomas breaks our record for most man crushes.

Union Head: SEPTA Strike Is Likely

Willie Brown: “We’re prepapred for a lengthy strike.”


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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Ferguson Protest: Tourists Pose With “Dead” Teen at LOVE Park

They seemed entirely unconcerned with the symbolic black corpse in their selfies.

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Christie Takes Stand Against Discrimination

He’s tired of people generalizing and stereotyping police officers.

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This Week’s Inquirer Cryptoclassic Wasn’t That Cryptic

Was there a reader backlash?

QFest Organizers Launch qFLIX

An LGBT new media festival.

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How Gov. Corbett Could Still Win This Thing

The key: Philadelphia stays away from the polls on Election Day.

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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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Kathleen Kane’s New Press Secretary Has Already Quit

Chris Kelly decided he’d rather stick to … newspapering.

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What They’re Saying About Mo’ne Davis

The Taney Dragon star is the center of national attention.

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Removal of PNB Letters Suspended

Three have been taken down already from the iconic sign.

NJ School Refuses to Enroll Trans Student as Female

“She will have to come dressed as and answering to “Brian.”

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