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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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Updated: George Zimmerman Taken Into Custody in Florida After “Incident with Gun”

Following news of his wife’s recent divorce plans, George Zimmerman has been arrested in Central Florida after police responded to a report that that the […]

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Tomorrow, We Will See the New iPhone. Rejoice.

Tomorrow, Apple is expected to reveal its newest version of the iPhone, much to the fanfare of fanboys everywhere. Most logically called the “5S,” industry […]

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Group Wants to Save Six Flags’s coaster Rolling Thunder, Nix Zumanjaro

There will always be those among us who stand against progress, hoping to prevent the next great technological or social leap in favor of conserving […]

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Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski Announces Campaign for Governor

With his announcement over the weekend, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski joined the long list of state democrats looking to take over Tom Corbett’s seat in […]

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Homestead Exemption Deadline Is Extremely Nigh

If you’re trying to save $400 off the city’s upcoming Actual Value Initiative property tax hikes, you’d better get your forms in order by Friday. […]

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The University of Pennsylvania No Longer Has a Drinking Problem

To answer a question posed by Sandy Hingston in May of last year: 43rd and Chestnut. Since the state store at 41st and Market closed […]


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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WATCH: Philly Gay Man Named Finalist in National ‘Most Original Stoli Guy’ Contest

How to help him win.

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It Was a Deadly Weekend for Non-Traditional Swimming in PA

At least two men are dead in water-related accidents this weekend, marking a morbid end to summer as students start in on the school year. […]

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Bashar Assad Says to “Expect Every Action” In Response to Syria Intervention

In his appearance on The Charlie Rose Show tonight, Syrian President Bashar Assad warns the US and its supporters to “expect every action” in response […]

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Megabus Collides with School Bus on I-676, At Least Six Injured

A double-decker Megabus ran into a school bus and two other vehicles traveling on I-676 in Center City this morning, injuring at least six. The […]

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Hillary Clinton to Discuss Syria on Eve of Benghazi Attacks at Constitution Center

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is heading to Philly tomorrow, the eve of the anniversary of the attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. […]

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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.


WATCH: Lady Gaga’s ‘Wizard of Oz’-Themed Performance of ‘Applause’

Momma Monster goes to Oz.

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In Syria, Will Obama Get U.S. Into “Dumb,” “Rash” War?

I voted for President Obama. Twice. It was the first election that ever made me feel that I’d actually won something. He was the first […]

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day

Break egg shells with Tyler Whitworth.

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Chris Christie Partied with Jerry Jones at the Cowboys/Giants Game Last Night

What are they doing up there? You never know what they’re doing up there. Gov. Chris Christie joined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in his […]

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