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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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New York Mayor Won’t Take Ed Rendell’s Bait

“I offer only peace and love to the City of Brotherly Love.”

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Fox Anchor Suggests Mo’Ne Davis Take Up “Female Friendly” Sport

Um, dude: She struck six batters out in her last appearance.

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WATCH: Andy Reid Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Part of a fund-raiser for ALS research.

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There’s One (Big) Problem With Amtrak at City Hall

Smith: It sounds like a great idea. But there’s this little engineering issue …

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Report: Inky Tried Charging $60,000 to Run Elie Wiesel Ad

That’s as much as the NYT charges — but without as many readers to see the ad.

WATCH: The Haircut That Changed My Life

A local Sikh man says a trip to the salon gave him the courage to come out.


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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Will State Pass Its Own Cig Tax?

While Harrisburg dithers on Philly request, a new movement emerges.

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Fumo, Beasley and Tactical Surprise

Dispatch from the A.C. Air Show.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
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Christie Wants Summit on Atlantic City’s Future

“No doubt Atlantic City faces real challenge.”

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The Pope Himself Says He’ll Come to Philly

But the Vatican … hasn’t confirmed.

Another PA Business Denies Lesbian Brides

The Cake Pros made its decision after a “long talk with Jesus.”

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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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Dilworth Plaza Will Re-Open in September

Renovations to be unveiled in three-day celebration.

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Man Killed Outside Anti-Violence Concert

Argument leads to fatality at “Peace Awareness Benefit Concert.”

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How the Daily News Cover Changed Overnight — Then Changed Again

Events in Ferguson — and angry readers — forced changes in real time.

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Chronicling Difficult Times at the Inquirer and Daily News

Will Steacy on his Kickstarter book, Deadline.

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