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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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Another Winter Storm Hits Tuesday Night

A mixture of snow, rain, and ice.

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Corbett’s Budget Tries to Win Back Voters

After years of cuts, education get a boost.

Temple Athletes Strip Down for Charity Calendar

Get ready to drool a little.

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Mike Missanelli’s Alleged Homophobic E-mail Taunts (Updated)

Host for The Fanatic doesn’t look good in these selections.

Sexy LGBT Images Up for Grabs in Zoe Strauss Silent Auction

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Jess Minot: Genetic Heart Disease. Survivor. Fighter.

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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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What If Manhattan Had Been Made in Philly?

A class project reimagines the opening of a classic movie.

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Snow Days Are Squeezing the School Schedule

Area districts can’t afford much more time off.

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Could Penn Stater’s Lawsuit Kill America’s Leading Conservative Magazine?

Michael Mann’s defamation suit might empty the coffers of National Review.

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Can Marijuana Make John Hanger Governor?

Democrat says Pennsylvanians are so fed up with the war on drugs that they’ll join his campaign.

Cutest Couple Ever?

Boyfriend of first out college football player tells his team he’s gay, too.

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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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SEPTA Is Having Another Rough Day

Snow slows down the public transit system.

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Poll: Jersey Residents Prefer Legalized Pot to Online Gaming

Soon, the state’s vice squads will have nothing left to do.

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The 10 Commandments of Sloppy Weather SEPTA Riding

Palan: How to ride public transit in this, the winter of our frozen discontent.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with activist SharRon Cooks.

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