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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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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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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.”


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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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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Beyonce Giving Backpacks to Philly Students

Back to school with Bey’s book bag.

Septa regional rail train
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SEPTA Settles With Regional Rail Electric Workers

But negotiations still “tense” with Regional Rail engineers.

Adam Joseph Posts First Selfie With Baby Jacob

The preciousness will never stop.

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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.


Two More Philly Teams Win Gold at Gay Games

Team Philadelphia’s having a hell of a day in Cleveland.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Phillesbian Founder Lauren Zumpano on her favorite lady Leos.

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Metro Buys City Paper; Layoffs Ensue

Jennifer Clark becomes associate publisher of both papers.

Philly’s Anna Aagenes Wins 5K Gold at Gay Games

Plus more of this week’s local winners.

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