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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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PHOTOS: West Philly Junkyard Fire

The story sure to be leading the local 5pm news tonight will be this fire in West Philadelphia. (Sky Force 10 is currently on the […]

An American Idol Contestant Makes His Gay-Porn Debut

Is that a microphone in your pocket … ?

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Maybe Nicole Brewer and Carol Erickson Don’t Hate Each Other?

Sure, we’ve got video evidence to the contrary, but Kyle Scott at Crossing Broad says the whole Nicole Brewer-Carol Erickson-rivalry is probably waaay overblown: Thing […]

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“Sugar Daddy” Billboard Comes Down in Atlantic City

The Pressof Atlantic City reports: A billboard in Atlantic City encouraging students to find a “sugar daddy” instead of a summer job came down Monday […]

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Christie Calls Special Election for Senate Seat, Manages to Avoid Sharing A Ballot With Cory Booker

A Politico breaking news email just popped in my inbox: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today called a special general election for Oct. 16 to fill the […]

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Another Philadelphia Cop Is Accused of Corruption

Stop me if you’ve heard this before. CBS Philly reports: New charges have been filed against one allegedly corrupt Philadelphia cop, and an alleged partner […]


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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Interview with Erin Foley

The comedian gabs with Tammy Faymous.

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List: Philly Is Fifth-Best City for “Fresh College Graduates”

No, there aren’t that many good jobs in Philly. But hey: We’re cheap! That’s why the city ranks fifth in Nerd Wallet’s new list of […]

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Honestly, This Isn’t The Grossest Taco Bell Story Ever

Sometimes, we journey beyond Philly to bring you only the smartest, most provocative stories. Like this one: NBC 10 reports: An employee licking a gargantuan […]

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City Hall Teaches Low-Sodium Chinese Cooking to … Chinese Cooks

NPR reports that City Hall is working with 200 Chinese takeout restaurants across Philadelphia, teaching them how to cook your favorite dishes with less salt—and […]

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Zoo Imports New Gorilla From Boston

Metro reports: Kira, a western lowland gorilla, will soon be leaving Franklin Park Zoo (in Boston) to make her new home at the Philadelphia Zoo for […]

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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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A Construction Milestone

Progress peaks at the John C. Anderson Apartments.

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Amid Threats, Anonymity Given to Plaintiffs in PA Suit Against Ten Commandments

Saying they face “violence and ostracism,” a federal judge has agreed to let several plaintiffs stay anonymous in their lawsuit against a Western Pennsylvania school […]

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Philly Native Jill Kelley Sues Over Petraeus Scandal

Philly.com reports: Florida socialite Jill Kelley – Philadelphia’s connection to the scandal that brought down a CIA chief last year – has filed suit with […]

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Despite Apparent Demotion, DeSean Jackson Says He’s “All-In” With Chip Kelly

After an apparent offseason demotion from first team, Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson tells Birds 24/7 he’s on board with the new Chip Kelly regime: “There […]

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