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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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Poll: Corbett Still Trailing Badly

Trails Tom Wolf by 22 percentage points.

The Half-Thong Bathing Suit

It’s a world full of NO.

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Tom Corbett Is Absolutely Right About Pension Reform

Marks: It’s just that he’s handling it wrong.

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Prosecutors’ Association Slams Kathleen Kane

“The focus on winning the news cycle must end.”

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Philly Cigarette Tax Stalls in PA House

Nutter: Schools must prepare for layoffs.

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As PA Budget Turns: Where’s Tom Wolf?

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee ought to explain how he’d handle this mess.


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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Veteran Inky Editor Gets Big Promotion

Stan Wischnowski to lead Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com newsrooms in planning, budgets, and staffing.

Sims to Climb Kilimanjaro

He needs your help.

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First Named Storm Could Bring Rain

Tropical Storm Arthur could soak the 4th of July.

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Other Murals We Need Besides Kurt Vile

McQuade: Seriously, why is there no Sherman Hemsley mural?

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Daily News Corrects Ex-Editor’s Quote

He didn’t say ‘horse manure.’

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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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5 Children Left in SUV in Port Richmond

The kids were quickly rescued.

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Phone-Sex Police Officer Now Blogging, Selling Lingerie

Officer Terra Barrow has moved to a new business venture. She cleared it with her bosses beforehand.

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Interview: David Boardman and the Future of Philly Newspapers

Temple’s media dean may help shape how you get your news.

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10 Places to Mooch Free AC in Philadelphia

Lazor: Where to go when your window-rattler just doesn’t cut it.

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