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Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.


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Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

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Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

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Pat Croce’s New Book Is All About Spirituality

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Harrisburg’s City Website Is Down Because It Literally Cannot Pay Its Bills

Go to Harrisburgpa.gov and you will be instantly directed to PairLite.com, which features a woman wearing a pair of lite pants. Why is this happening? […]

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School Protestors Now on Hunger Strike Over Layoffs

Following the mass layoff of nearly 4,000 employees of the School District of Philadelphia, two parents and two members of the school staff have commenced […]

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Philadelphia Gets First Piece of Good Economic News in 34 Years*

You know who likes all that tax-raising and service cutting you’re so sick of? Your friends over on Wall Street. After all, they’re the ones […]

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Philly Marriage Equality Activists to Rally in Harrisburg Saturday

Learn how to get on the bus.

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Amanda Bynes Went to Revel and It Got Extremely Weird

Two trainwrecks, united at last: Consistently “erratic” erstwhile tween star Amanda Bynes and bankrupt casino Revel. Continuing her bizarre streak over the weekend, the former […]

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Dave Chapelle’s Back and He’s Coming to Philly

So after a nearly decade-long absence from the comedy landscape, Dave Chappelle is officially back. Today, Funny or Die announced that Chappelle (along with Flight […]


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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Why the U.S. Open Might Not Return to Merion

The Inquirer‘s Frank Fitzpatrick has a story today gaming out the likelihood of the U.S. Open ever returning to Merion. Given the spate of negative media […]

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PA Congressman Charlie Dent To Co-Sponsor LGBT-Specific Anti-Bullying Bill

An ally steps up.

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In Which the New York Times Reminds Us Our Schools Are Screwed

The New York Times only comes around these parts where something serious is a foot. Last time we read a Trip Gabriel piece about Pennsylvania, the New […]

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Would Union Labor Have Prevented the Market Street Building Collapse?

After the June 5th building collapse at 22nd and Market, the trades unions — and their supporters in City Hall — were quick to make […]

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City Denies Report that Collapse Inspector Assumed Guilt in Tape

Last week, NBC 10 reported that the L&I inspector responsible for checking up on the site of the June 5th building collapse left a contrite […]

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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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MANNA Celebrates 10 Million Meals Served

A milestone for a local nonprofit.

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Video: Introducing the Flying Bike

Czech inventors have unveiled the first functioning flying bicycle since the release of E.T. in 1982. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0ikBkKkU9F4 It only has enough battery power to fly […]

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Jeb Bush and the Fear of “Fertile” Immigrants

In a world filled with endless uncertainty, it is a comfort to know that we probably won’t have to endure another Bush presidency. Jeb Bush, […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Obama’s Very Gay-Friendly Weekend

Headlines to kickstart your Monday.

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