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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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Black & White and Dead All Over Now Available on Amazon Prime

Now’s your chance to see it.

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1-in-5 Philly Voters May Have just Chosen Your Next Governor

Turnout was low for Tuesday’s vote.

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Christie Won’t Resign RGA Post

Despite problems with scandal, home-state governance.

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Dorothy Robinson Out As Metro US Editor

One-time Philly journalist is being replaced by Metro International’s Aleksander Korab.

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Cosby to Temple Grads: Algebra Easier Than Cotton Picking

And more memorable commencement remarks.

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Is Pa. Just Not Ready for a Female Governor?

Mendte: Schwartz’s suggestion that sexism contributed to her loss could hurt her later.


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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After Tuesday’s Election, Government in PA is a Real Sausage Fest

With Schwartz gone, the boys’ club is full of …. boys.

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Buffalo Bills Fans Boycotting Bon Jovi Music

They’re worried he’ll move the team to Canada.

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Comcast Today: Everybody Hates Comcast

Customer service, prices, and more combine for very low satisfaction.

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GIFs: Millions of Bees Swarm I-95 in Delaware

A tractor trailer carrying bees crashed on an on-ramp.

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Always Sunny in Philadelphia Actor Gives The “Only Graduation Speech You Need to Hear.”

At his alma mater, Merrimack College.

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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.


PHOTOS: Gay Philly Celebrates Marriage Equality

The Gayborhood was popping.

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WATCH: Sixers Get No. 3 and No. 10 Picks, and Dr. J Is Confused

NBA Draft lottery drama!

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Jon Stewart Slams Philly, Cheesesteaks, Art Museum, Phanatic

But he’s still a Mets fan, so who is the loser, really?

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Straight People Win, Too

Mathis: Tuesday’s Pa. marriage ruling is a victory for everyone who knows true love.

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