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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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The Linc Ranked Philly’s Top Sports Venue

Stadium Journey, a publication of the utmost repute, has ranked Philadelphia’s top 19 sports venues. The Wells Fargo Center, which the publication previously ranked the sixth […]

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Have You Thanked a Firefighter Today?

In the wake of the Arizona wildfires that killed 19 elite firefighters, I put together a video commentary suggesting we say “Thank you” to every […]

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Jim McGreevey Returning to Public Office

Jim McGreevey, last seen trying and failing to become an Episcopal priest and starring in a documentary made by Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, is now returning […]

PHOTOS: Sneak Peek at New All-Male Strip Show at Revel

Gyrating pelvises galore.

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Delaware Man Throws Semen on Wal-Mart Customer

“Because she was hot,” is no excuse for what you’re about to read, boys and girls. Yet that was the purported excuse of this New […]

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Graham Spanier Suing Louis Freeh Over Sandusky Report

Ex-PSU President Graham Spanier, who’s been charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for his role in the Jerry Sandusky scandal, and who is sadly […]


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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So…Snoop Wasn’t at PHL Last Month After All

Department of Weeks-later corrections. Also, Department of Don’t Believe Everything on the Internet. In late June, I posted a Redditor’s photo that appeared to depict […]

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In Which Tom Corbett Fell for an Obvious April Fools Joke

The Daily News has an item today about a recent incident in which Tom Corbett refused to take a call from state store employees union […]

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Ori Feibush Is An Evil Monster

Man, oh man. A lot of people really hate developer Ori Feibush, don’t they? It seems that not a week goes by without some story […]

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What Does Weed Have to do with the Trayvon Martin Trial?

Back in October 1933, Victor Licata, 21, killed his entire family — dog included — with an ax in Ybor City, Fla. Tampa police later […]

PHOTOS: Local Celebs and Movie Stars at the QFest VIP Opening Reception

An intimate affair.

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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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Love Park Getting a Makeover?

News you don’t care about: The city is planning to sell the garage beneath LOVE Park to a developer. News you do care about: Whoever […]

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Finally, A New Photo of Edward Snowden!

A few weeks ago, the Onion addressed a legitimate gripe: “Nation Demands New Photograph of Edwdard Snowden.” You know, this one. At last, here’s one […]

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City Rolling Out Major Anti-Poverty Plan

Yesterday the city unveiled a blunt, powerful document detailing the extent of poverty in Philadelphia–and its new plan to combat it, called “Shared Prosperity Philadelphia.” […]

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Five Reasons HBO’s The Newsroom Sucks

This Sunday, The Newsroom—the critically lambasted show from The West Wing’s Aaron Sorkin—returns for its sophomore season on HBO. Honestly, I never got past the fifth […]

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