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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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Richie Ashburn’s Widow in Tears Over His Endangered Gladwyne Grave

It has been nearly 16 years since Philadelphia lost Richie Ashburn, one of the greatest Phillies players of all time. The beloved Hall of Famer, […]

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We’re In It Together

Local ladies planning dual rallies for June.

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Tom Corbett Can’t Find Latinos to Serve in State Government

ThinkProgress catches Gov. Tom Corbett admitting he has no Latinos on his staff, during an appearance hosted by Al Dia last week at the Union […]

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Prosecutors Crack Down on SEPTA Injury Fraud

Be on notice: If you try to make money by faking an injury on SEPTA, D.A. Seth Williams will hunt you down. The Pennsylvania Record […]

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Charges Likely Against Faith-Healing Parents of Dead Boy

NBC Philadelphia reports that D.A. Seth Williams is expected to announce charges against Herbert and Catherine Schaible, the faith-healing parents of an 8-year-old boy who […]

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Chase Utley to Have MRI on Ribcage

Uh-oh: Philadelphia Phillies star second baseman Chase Utley will have an MRI done on his rib cage tomorrow, and we can only hope that the […]


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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Craigslist Help Wanted Ad Seeks Bold Philly Mayor

The next mayor’s race isn’t for two more years, but the prospective 2015 field? Not so inspiring. To help turn up some more exciting contenders, […]

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Liberty Place Retailers Sue Religious Group to Stop Protests

Courthouse News Service reports that the operators of The Shops at Liberty Place have asked a state court to bar the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge […]

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Pennsylvania Primary Election Roundup

Openly gay candidate squeaks by with a win.

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WATCH: Three Philly Breweries Combine to Make One Great Beer

To celebrate the forthcoming Philly Beer Week, Troeggs Brewing Company joined with Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company and The Church Brew Works joined forces to create one […]

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Philly Officer Arrested, Accused of Ripping Off Drug Dealers

6ABC reports that a Philly police officer has been arrested for ripping off drug dealers: Officer Jeffrey Walker, a 24 year veteran of the force […]

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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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Is New York Returning Pennsylvania’s Stolen Copy of the Bill of Rights? [Updated]

[Update 11:31 a.m.] Turns out this is a better story than I thought. The Wall Street Journal reports: For years, historians have disagreed whether the […]

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Philly Will Never Stop Arguing About Donovan McNabb

It was the central, existential question of Philadelphia sports fandom for a decade: “Is Donovan McNabb a great player, or is he a fraud?” From […]

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WATCH: Always Sunny Remixed As A Horror Movie

This is hilarious bit of remixing of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia into a horror film. It’s also a little bit NSFW: Be sure to […]

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How Mac-n-Cheese and Water Ice Explain Yesterday’s Election

Low turnout. That was the story during election day. In his concession speech last night at the Sidecar Cafe, losing City Controller candidate Brett Mandel […]

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