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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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Mayor Nutter: Bike Share in Philly by Summer 2014

Just got a long press release from Mayor Nutter’s office (see below). Basically, the city’s ready to start a bike-sharing program of the type that’s […]

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Philadelphia Is Seeking Gay Tourists, Again

On the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay” campaign, Philadelphia is once again reaching out to gay tourists—this time […]

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Could Ending Resign-to-Run Create the Next Fumo?

When Vince Fumo was hauled off to a Kentucky prison, there were murmurs that one day we might miss him. And now, we do. It’s […]

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Dead Man Granted Wish to “Make It Rain” Money From a Helicopter

NBC 10 reports that the late Leonard Maull was this week granted his dying wish to “make it rain”—$10,000 was thrown out the door of a […]

HEY CHIRL: Help! I Want to Be a Top But My Boyfriend Won’t Let Me

Give Chirl a whirl.

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Have More Sex, Make More Money

Now here’s a study I can get behind: People who have sex 4 times or more per week make more money than those who don’t. […]


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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The Whole World Is Watching to See if Philly Boos Donovan McNabb

This is about as brilliant a defense of Donovan McNabb’s tenure as Eagles QB as exists—a thorough, funny, and wide-ranging case that the major criticisms […]

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Charlie Manuel’s Farewell Tour Is Getting Kind of Lengthy

The way it usually goes with mid-season manager firings is this: Manager gets fired. Everybody in the press spends a day or two writing about […]

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Philly Still Leads Country in Smartphone Thefts

NBC 10 reports on a study from mobile security firm Lockout, which re-affirms that Philadelphia is just a lousy place to hang onto your smartphone. […]

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Hillary Clinton Will Visit Philly Three Times This Fall, So Ed Rendell’s Year Is Made

CBS Philly reports that Hillary Clinton will visit Philadelphia three times this fall, and that Ed Rendell has her back. Former Governor and former DNC […]

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4 Reasons to Read the Inquirer Again

To my editor at the Philly Post:  Brace yourself. I’m about to praise the Philadelphia Inquirer. Yes, the Inquirer. Because a funny thing has been […]

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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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Losing, Scandal Take Toll on Phillies, Penn State

Apparently all that “not winning” is keeping the Phillies from filling up Citizens Bank Park the way they used to when they were … winning. […]

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Will Taxing Plastic Bags Save The Environment?

State Sen. Daylin Leach has introduced legislation that would charge a two-cent tax on every plastic bag distributed by grocery stores and other retail establishments. […]

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James Dennis Murder Conviction Overturned After 21 Years; Read the Judge’s Ruling Here

6ABC reports: A federal judge has overturned the conviction of a man who’s been on death row for the past 21 years, finding that his […]

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Paesano’s Location in Woody’s Closes

That didn’t last long.

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