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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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Septa regional rail train

Did SEPTA Bungle Tuesday’s Rush Hour?

Passengers are still dealing with weather-related service issues.

Virginia Inches Toward Marriage Equality

Could it be the first Southern state to legalize gay marriage?

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Bieber Arrested for DUI, Drag Racing

Cops say the teen pop star failed a sobriety test.

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Ex-Eagles WR, Mother: We Were Set Up

The former Eagle blames a Barksdale for his arrest.

School District of Philadelphia
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“Growing Call” to Abolish School Reform Commission

Time for an end to state control of Philly schools?

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City Council Starts New Year Today

Fresh start, same-old issues.


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.


PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Corbett May Try to Revive PA Voter ID Law

He’s considering an appeal of the lawsuit that overturned the statute.

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Jamie Moyer Could Grab Phillies TV Job

Everybody’s favorite old pitcher in town Wednesday to interview.

Baby Born on a Sled In Roxborough

Yep, you read that right.

Philly Schools Open on Thursday

And some people are furious. Some elated.

PHOTO: NBC 10 News Van Gets Towed

There’s that news van again.

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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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Millennials Love Philly—But Not Enough to Stay

Pew Charitable Trusts report hurts our feelings.

Man Kicked Out of Gym for Wearing a Speedo

A real life battle of the bulge.

Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Sixers 126-95. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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Brett Brown Loves This “Cold, Angry City”

Sixers coach gives interview to Grantland.

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Conservative Calls for Christie to Resign RGA Post

Christie, leader of the Republican Governors Association, still taking Bridgegate hits.

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