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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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Philly: Public Pool Capital of America

Rec officials say we have more per capita than any other U.S. city.

Man Crush Monday: Natalie Hope McDonald

Because a bi girl can crush on gay boys, too.

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Report: No Qualified Bids for Revel

Will the Atlantic City casino close?

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Philly Homicides Spiked in July

But they’re still down from last year.

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Newspaper Columnist Joins Kathleen Kane’s Staff

Chris Kelly will be her press secretary, writes farewell column.

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Jersey Lawmakers Want to Ban Pet Tattoos

And piercings, too. Even though no documented cases.


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.


Philly Man’s Identity Stolen In Prosthetic Penis Scam

The con artists are selling fake prosthetics.

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We Want Answers: Theodore Simon

Philadelphia attorney and president-elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on Amanda Knox, Ira Einhorn and decriminalizing weed.

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Another Bad Comcast Customer Service Recording Emerges

Customers are starting to record calls for quality control purposes now.

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The Long Fall of Philly Newspapers

Document gives inside look at financial decline of Inquirer and Daily News.

Jim McGreevey Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Coming Out

“I can only wish that I had found this path more directly.”

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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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Far NE Philly Wawa Robbed by Man With Knife Again

A nearby Wawa was robbed recently, too.

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Penn State Mulls Reforms to Governing Board

Friday meeting to consider proposals.

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Husband Arrested in Pennypack Park Murder

Christopher Murray confessed to killing his wife, police say.

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Philly Has Taney Dragons Fever

Center City team advances to Little League World Series.

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