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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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13 Questions with Bearded Ladies Cabaret Founder John Jarboe

See him this week with Martha Graham Cracker.

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Bradley Cooper Is Just a Regular Sexiest Man Alive, Like You or Me

Been awhile since we caught up with Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper, who says the blooming of his career into A-List superstardom hasn’t really changed him—even […]

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Facebook Says “Kill George Zimmerman” Page Does Not Violate Policy

Facebook has pretty much gone nuts since the announcement of Saturday’s not-guilty verdict in the Florida case of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon […]

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Philly Mobster Gets 11 Years in Prison

AP reports: Reputed mob soldier Damion Canalichio (ka-nuh-LEEK’-ee-oh) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for racketeering, a break from the 20 years sought […]

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Documentary Chronicles Little League in Camden

Here’s the trailer for a forthcoming documentary about Little League baseball in Camden: The director, Steve Patrick Ercolani, is trying to raise $15,000 on Kickstarter […]

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WATCH: 86-Year-Old Grandma Does The Rocky Steps

Trust us when we say that literally dozens of times a day, somebody uploads a video of themselves running the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia […]


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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CHECKLIST: 14 Gay Summer Must-Dos

Rounding up the season’s bests.

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Muslim Editor Wasn’t Talking About Philly’s White Supremacist Fireworks, Thank You Very Much

In a Monday story about Friday’s very late fireworks at the Phillies game, Daily News reporter Dana DiFilippo suggested some folks thought the ruckus had […]

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Phillies Beer Vendor Will Hawk Suds at All-Star Game

Because he sells beer at Citizens Bank Park, it’s possible that Ted Schoening is actually having a better year than the Phillies are. In any […]

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12 More Useless Pennsylvania Laws

State attorney general Kathleen Kane, in a controversial move, announced she won’t defend the state in a federal lawsuit that challenges Pennsylvania’s ban on gay […]

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At 78, Judge Dan Anders’ Mom Preps for First Marathon

Rooting for Kathleen Anders.

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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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What Did Charles Chaput Mean By “Pagan,” Anyway?

Religion News Service surveys a number of experts and theologians, but gets no closer to answering a question that’s been on our minds for about […]

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VIDEO: Charlie Day Gives Conan an “Always Sunny” Preview

Looks like there will be more unethical hijinks this season.

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Michael Vick and the George Zimmerman Verdict

In the wake of the George Zimmerman not-guilty verdict, was one of your first thoughts about Eagles quarterback Michael Vick? Me neither. But perhaps we […]

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Revel Lays Off 75 More Employees

The Inquirer reports: Revel announced another round of layoffs Monday amid still-slumping gambling revenue at the struggling Atlantic City casino. This time, 75 salaried positions, […]

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