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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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Eagles’ Jason Peters Arrested in Alabama

Our colleagues at Eagles 24/7 have the news: Eagles left tackle Jason Peters was arrested in Monroe, Alabama early Wednesday morning for drag racing and resisting […]

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OK, Yeah, Whatever, NSA Spies

I have been trying, diligently, to develop a strong reaction to the NSA controversies that rattled the Obama administration this week. I’ve done so, in […]

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Of Course Rory McIlroy Visited the Rocky Steps

Can’t come to Philadelphia and not see the “Rocky” steps!! #rocky #phillies #merion #usopen2013 twitter.com/McIlroyRory/st… — Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) June 12, 2013 AP reports: Turns […]

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Sarah Murnaghan’s Lung Transplant Called a Success

AP reports: A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated underwent a successful double-lung […]

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Fishtown Man Finds Gator Near Sewer

Maybe they should call it “Gatortown” instead. Fox News reports: A Philadelphia man has offered a little gator aid — calling animal control authorities to […]

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WATCH: Golf Channel’s “Philly Tough” Promo

Here’s the Golf Channel’s “Philly Tough” promo for the U.S. Open. It is kind of awesome: “PHILLY TOUGH” – Live From The U.S. Open 2013 […]


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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Wildwood Makes It Official, Bans Saggy Pants

And there are real teeth to the ban, too, as AP reports: Hindsight will soon be punishable by a $25 fine in this Jersey Shore […]

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Post-Building Collapse, What to Know About Hiring Contractors

A building collapses in Center City Philadelphia and six people are killed. It turns out that the demolition being done at an adjacent site was […]

Meet the New Mr. Gay Philadelphia

Heads up, fellas. He’s single.

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Philly Sports Fans: Tiger Woods Loves You

CBS 3 reports: Tiger Woods, when asked about the sportsfans of Philadelphia on Tuesday at Merion, he took that very direct route. It would be […]

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Banner Demands Nutter Resign Over Deadly Collapse

Banner plane was spotted over Philly with a message for @michael_nutter about fatal building collapse. @fox29philly twitter.com/kcarmean/statu… — Kyle Carmean (@kcarmean) June 12, 2013 Philly.com […]

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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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Police Lift Lockdown on Gladwyne Elementary

[Update: 2:25 pm] Apparently all is well: Lockdown is OVER now at Gladwyne Elementary School, according to a school district spokesman. Everyone safe. More details […]

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Philly Parents Protest School Budget in Harrisburg

CBS 3: Parents of students in the Philadelphia School District departed for Harrisburg Wednesday morning — carrying thousands of letters written by children from 1st […]

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Holiday Invited to National Team Minicamp

Sixers.com: Today, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday was announced by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo as one of 27 players confirmed to attend the 2013 […]

Philly Model Jerrell Goodson Undresses For a Brief Q&A

Get to know our latest Stripped guy.

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