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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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Study: STIs and Hookup Apps

Yes, there’s a clear connection between the two.

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New Jersey Is Not Such an Armpit

Spikol: Everyone please stop harshing the Garden State.

GayFest 2014 Line Up

We have the full agenda.

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VP Biden in Philly Tomorrow

He’ll be at Independence Hall with the mayor.

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Rebuilt Parkway Rest Stop Opens in Cape May County

There are restrooms on the Parkway again!

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Hobby Lobby Case is Bad News for Gays

Religious leaders petition Obama.


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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Report: Sixers in Talks to Acquire Jeremy Lin

Most likely, the team would get him for nothing. Linsanity!

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Feds: Don’t Let Fumo Travel Without Check-In

Government objects to Vince Fumo request.

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Maybe AC Does Have a Non-Gambling Future

Miller: Finally, some good news for the beleaguered shore town.

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I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Women Who Work at Hobby Lobby

Palan: What the SCOTUS decision means for them, right now.

Arthur Is a Hurricane;
Flooding Could Hit Region

A soggy holiday weekend approaches.

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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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Christie Vetoes Gun Legislation

Bill would’ve restricted gun magazines to no more than 10 rounds.

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Penn State Forms Abuse Task Force

Comes after study shows campus leads nation in abuse reports.

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Budget Omnibus: Pa. House Passes Cig Tax

Corbett may veto broader budget; Wolf weighs in with his own priorities.

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Joel Embiid May Not Play for the Sixers This Season

But he’s already a good teammate.

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