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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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Snow Is About to Bury Philadelphia and the Suburbs

After that? Another round of blinding cold.

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Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement?

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Why MLK Day Should Be a Day of Atonement, Not a Day of Service

Francis: How organizations like PETA, Nike and McDonald’s have removed the teeth from a true American radical.

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Gosselin Twins Go on The View, Are Slightly More Expressive

“OK, I’ll talk. I’m the more talkative one.”

WATCH: First Full Episode of “Looking” Now on YouTube

For those of you without HBO: You’re welcome.

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Terrell Owens is Returning to Philly—To Be Roasted

Controversial former wideout to generate laughs from Philly’s pain.


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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Why Are We Writing About Madison Holleran? [Updated]

Penn student, a track star, committed suicide on Friday.

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This Year, Kate Beaver Wore a Dress Your Grandma Would Like

No repeat to 2013’s eye-popping “Hair of the Dog” dress.

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Second Suspect Arrested in School Shooting

Allegedly sold the gun to the shooter.

Lance Bass Releases New Song

It’s the former boy bander’s first since leaving N’Sync.

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Are Spontaneous Tragedy Memorials Getting Out of Hand?

Hingston: Moldy teddy bears and dead bouquets aren’t how I want to be remembered.

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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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UPDATE: Chris Christie Still Kinda Running For President

Makes an appearance at Florida political event, even as heat builds back home.

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5 Questions: Chris Satullo on WHYY’s New Urban Reporting Project

“Keystone Crossroads” will focus on challenges facing the state’s cities.

Philly Gay Recap Looking

Thoughts on the premiere of HBO’s new gay show.

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MLK and the Art of Living Freely

Martin Luther King Jr. taught us how to fight for our rights—by exercising them.

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