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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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Raising Boys to Become Men Who Aren’t Dicks

The thing that worries me most about raising a boy — the thing I seriously give the most thought to — is how to make […]

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Money Can’t Buy You Love. Or Can It?

Money may not buy you love, but can it buy you stability? The fact is that the number one thing that married couples fight about […]

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The Very Best Beach Reads This Summer

It is that time of the year. The time when, with images of white beaches and umbrella’d drinks firmly in mind, we want to surround […]

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Here’s What City Council Did on Its Last Session of the Term

City Council’s on vacation, beginning…now. On its last day of the current legislative term, the gang of 17 approved the Mayor’s 2014 budget, along with […]

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VIDEO: City Council Prez Makes Ejaculation Reference

What’s with the smirk on Philadelphia Councilman Bill Green’s face? He’s reacting to City Council President Darrell Clarke saying “we shot our load” on schools […]

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Bear Sightings Today in Bucks County and Ewing

And by unusual, we mean two. First, this morning, in Bucks County. That black bear was found in a tree and tranquilized. Next, this afternoon, […]


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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Quite Possibly Drunk Philly Guy Slaps Airline Pilot in DC

53-year-old Donald Gee, a Philly guy who appears to be seriously intoxicated, attempted to attack a pilot today at D.C.’s Dulles International Airport. (What is […]

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Cheesesteak King Tony Luke Jr. Is Trying to Make a Gay Movie

More on “Queens for a Day.”

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The Case for a Cigarette Tax

Michael Nutter is trying to impose a cigarette tax in Philadelphia to help pay for a school budget shortfall. (The bill has passed; he’s waiting […]

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500 Fish Found Dead in Camden County Lake

A biologist from the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived at Runnemede Lake in Camden County this morning to find 300-500 dead carp […]

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Sidecar Is Officially No More in Philadelphia

Sidecar, the “car-sharing” service that paired taxi-hating customers with rando drivers, has ceased to operate in Philadelphia. Since February, when the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) […]

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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.


WATCH: Miley Cyrus Is Awfully Lesbian-licious In Her New Video

Is she family or not?

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Gladwyne Man Got Drunk, Stole Golf Cart During U.S Open

Getting drunk and driving golf carts is as American as apple pie. After all, that’s what millions of men do every weekend, to no great […]

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And the Most Expensive Philly Neighborhood Is…

Inspired in part by this magazine’s recent neighborhood rankings, Philly real estate analysis startup Kwelia has ranked the priciest Philadelphia neighborhoods in the rental market by […]

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The Rolling Stones Ate at Cuba Libre Last Night

Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Betty White, and 100 roadies ate at Cuba Libre last night in Old City. Ok, Betty White wasn’t there. […]

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