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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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TMZ Has Jerry Sandusky’s Letters From Prison

TMZ: Convicted child rapist Jerry Sandusky says he’s having a “very challenging” time behind bars but insists he’s “trying to get better” … this according to […]

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PHOTOS: Meet Northeast Philly’s Miss August

Earlier this year, Northeast native Val Keil was your average young woman in Philadelphia, juggling bar jobs and getting hit on by Bernie Parent. Now, […]

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You Down With OPM? Yeah, You Know Vince Fumo Leaves Prison Today

After about a week of anticipation, the moment has arrived: Former All-Powerful State Sen. Vince Fumo is leaving prison today and returning to Philadelphia. CBS […]

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Three Killed in Attack on Rural Pennsylvania Municipal Meeting

AP reports: A man feuding with officials in his rural Pennsylvania town over living conditions at his ramshackle, trash-filled property killed three people at a […]

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Eat at Joe’s: Show Your Support For a Less Racist Cheesesteak

When you think about it, Joe Groh’s sin—if he can be accused of such—is that he decided to be a smart businessman. Racial slurs, after […]

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to Buy Washington Post

File under: Be careful what you wish for. On the heels of what now seems like an oddly timed New York Times profile of the […]


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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Former Philly Cop Michael Chitwood Gets a Book Deal

Michael Chitwood’s life is full of stories—like that time he beat down a perp with a pool cue, or when he called a press conference […]

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I Don’t Want Children. Why Does That Make Me Selfish?

In “The Childfree Life: When having it all means not having children,” Lauren Sandler’s cover story for Time, the author attempts to explore what it’s […]

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Collegeville’s Bloodhound Gang Deported From Russia

While everyone seems to be worried about how Edward Snowden will hurt US ties with Russia, perhaps we should be worried about a small unit […]

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5 Phillies Who Must Go. In order.

Now that the Phillies season is toast, thanks to the team’s current 1-13 wipe-out, it’s time think about next year… and beyond. The non-waiver trade […]

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“I (Heart) Boobies” Bracelets Are OK in Easton (Again)

Back in 2010, Easton Area School District middle school students Brianna Hawk and Kayla Martinez made headlines when their school banned the apparently contentious “I […]

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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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TODAY: Equality Rally for Montgomery County Same-Sex Marriages

In support of D. Bruce Hanes.

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Phils’ Bastardo Takes 50-Game Suspension

One of 14 MLB players nabbed in the ongoing Biogenesis scandal, Phils left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo has officially accepted a 50-game suspension as punishment for […]

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SEPTA’s Smartcard Fare System Field Trial Delayed

Philadelphians excited to be rid of paper tickets and tokens: don’t celebrate just yet. A test of SEPTA’s new smartcard payment technology (dubbed New Payment […]

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Mayor Nutter Is Speaking at a Trayvon Martin Rally Tonight

The backlash from the verdict of the Trayvon Martin case isn’t over yet, but it does appear to be taking a more sensible path than […]

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