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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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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Jinkx Monsoon returns to Philly

What’s gay-popping this weekend.

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Two Dudes Dress Up as Utility Workers, Terrorize Philly Couple

Well this is mildly terrifying. Three guys posing as utility workers, wearing bright green t-shirts and red and orange caps, allegedly stormed into and burglarized […]

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The Infamous Santorum Cyber Charter May Be One Gigantic Racket

Remember when Rick Santorum was “sending” his kids to a taxpayer-funded cyber charter in Penn Hills while living in exurban Virginia? Well the founder of […]

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PHOTOS: Philly LGBTers Turn Out For Diner en Blanc

It was a nice night for a white party.

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Cory Booker *Likes* Ben Affleck As Batman. We Think We Know Why.

Gasp! Sorry I’m pro-Ben RT @tylerkingkade if elected, will you stop Ben Affleck from playing Batman? — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 23, 2013 BuzzFeed has […]

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Philly Very Close to Hosting Wrestlemania

Along with Santa Clara, Philly is one of two finalists to host Wrestlemania in 2015. The last time Philly hosted pro wrestling’s marquee event–“The Ragin’ […]


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.


Meet G Philly’s Fall Cover Model Jesse Sani

Up close and personal with the mysterious dancer.

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Redesigning Men to Be 21st Century Dads

Since the paradigm of men earning the living and women being homemakers and full-time moms is being turned on its ear, how do men adjust […]

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Obama and Biden, in Scranton, Today

Scranton, sometimes home of Derek Jeter and the American Dream, will host another native son today–Joe Biden. Also, his sidekick Barack Obama. The president will […]

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McNabb and Iverson: A Tale of Two Retirements

The tale of two retirements speaks volumes about Philadelphia and our relationship with our sports stars. Allen Iverson is finally calling it quits after running […]

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McGinty Nets Big Philly Endorsement for Governor

It’s on– Northeast Philly gal and Rendell Environmental czar Kathleen McGinty has got one of the gubernatorial race’s first high(ish) profile endorsements. On Thursday Katie […]

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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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The Internet Lost Its Mind Over Ben Affleck Last Night

Ben Affleck will be playing Batman. The people are not happy. It wasn’t a nightmare. Ben Affleck is…Batman. http://t.co/MgITFv6vrh — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) […]

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New Philly Travel Ad Stars Drag Queen Miss Richfield 1981

Watch Miss R in action.

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5 Ideas for Playing Hooky Down the Shore Next Week

These are the days when summer lovers start to panic: The first few leaves have fallen, hoodies are being pulled out of closets, and, even […]

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Joan Shepp Gets New Walnut Street Location

Six months after announcing she was leaving her longtime Rittenhouse outpost (“We’re definitely not wanted here.”), Joan Shepp has found a new home. And it’s […]

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