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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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Jersey Looking For “Stronger Than The Storm” Song Replacement

CBS Philly reports: The folks who created the “Stronger than the Storm” campaign are now looking for musicians to come up with a song that […]

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Casual Fan’s Guide to the Eagles’ QB Controversy

Praise the lord, football is back again. Okay, it’s not actually back just yet. But in a year where both the Flyers and Sixers missed […]

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Strip Clubs: Lap Dances Are “American Theater”

We’re frankly a bit skeptical of Mayor Nutter’s plan to tax lap dances in the city, but we have to admit that the arguments against […]

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Rendell, Snowe, Lott Weigh in on Bipartisansip

Yesterday’s panel discussion at the National Constitution Center on bipartisanship and civic involvement had most of the typical trappings of panel discussions: A team of […]

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NJ, Pennsylvania Turnpikes Are Nation’s Leading Toll Collectors

If it seems like it’s really pricey to get from here to there around here, well, that’s because it is. Toll Roads News reports that […]

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Tom Corbett Is America’s Best-Paid Governor

USA Today reports on a new survey from the Council of State Governments. Guess which state pays its governor the best? Governors in Alabama, Florida […]


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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Book: Chris Christie Is Awesome, According to Chris Christie

The NYT reports today on a new book by Dan Balz, a veteran reporter, about the 2012 election. It apparently focuses a bit on Chris […]

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Anthony Weiner and the Seductive Power of the Dick Pic

In all of human history, I wonder: Has a woman ever been seduced by a dick pic? My reason for asking this question should be […]

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Oddsmakers: Royal Baby is George

Proving you can bet on anything, oddsmakers in Britain have calculated the probability of the Royal Baby’s name. “George” seems to be leading the pack. […]

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The Sixers Still Don’t Have a Coach. Has Anybody Noticed?

We’re occasionally surprised to discover that people root for/care about/are aware of the existence of the Philadelphia 76ers—the number of free tickets we’ve been offered […]

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Sorry, Vice, Philly is Not Worst Standup Town

Philadelphia isn’t the best city in which to perform standup comedy, but it’s certainly not the worst. It’s a town, like so many others, that […]

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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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State’s Largest Employer Finally Adopts LGBT-Inclusive Family Leave Policy

File this under progress.

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Kimmel Center Now Open For Movie Showings

CBS Philly: On Tuesday, officials at the Kimmel Center unveiled their brand new digital installation in the Perelman Theater which they hope will be the […]

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Do Philly Drivers Honk Their Horns Too Much?

“Zenvolt,” a relatively new resident in Philadelphia, thinks so. Zenvolt posts to Reddit: Having moved to this city a few months ago, I can’t help […]

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Bradley Cooper Is One of “50 Politicos to Watch”

Politico says Philly homeboy/Sexiest Man Alive Emeritus Bradley Cooper is one of its “50 politicos to watch“: Cooper is a self-professed “fan of politics,” who told […]

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