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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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Interest Groups Spent $518M Lobbying in Pa.

2013’s total is the highest ever in the state.

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PA Approves More Tesla Locations

Up to five direct-sales locations will be permitted.

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Nerlens Noel Finally Plays for Sixers (Kind Of)

Plus: More thoughts on the NBA summer league.

PA House Outlaws “Revenge Porn”

Violators could get several years in prison.

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Chica Has Flown the Coop!

Comcast’s children’s network flees Philly in the name of corporate synergy.

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A Hollow Victory for Philly Schools

City and District win cigarette tax fight, but secure wretched status quo.


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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DNC to Scout Philadelphia for 2016 Convention

Bob Brady on the competition: “I don’t know what the hell is in Columbus.”

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The Great American Picnic Has Gotten Awfully Complicated

What exactly do people eat anymore?

Man Crush Monday

Grammy-nominated composer Joseph Hallman makes his picks.

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Utley Is NL All-Star Team’s Starting 2B

He’s the lone Phillie on the squad.

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State Tax Collections Dip

Third time in six years the state has lost revenue.

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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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Investigation Continues Into Fatal Fire

Four children killed in Southwest Philly blaze over the weekend.

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Stan Wischnowski Leads Philly Newspapers to the Future

“We have a chance to thrive.”

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Kane Won’t Sue Inky, After All

PA attorney general no longer represented by Richard Sprague.

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4th of July In Philly: Good Concert, Bad Language

Happy effing 4th of July, everyone!

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