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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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Meet the Candidate Bob Brady Has Endorsed for Governor

Northeast Philly State Senator Mike Stack isn’t the highest-profile candidate in the running for Tom Corbett’s seat–that honor would go to Allyson Schwartz, or Joe […]

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12 Best Penn Relays Moments in History

Today, the first guns will go off for the Penn Relays, which each year draw the country’s top high school, college, professional, and masters track […]

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Kid Tweets Bomb Threat at Santorum During Michigan Speech

Ah, the perils of the paid-gig speaking tour. Talking to a high school in Grosse Point, Michigan–Romney territory–Santorum received an apparently empty bomb threat via […]

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NRA Gun Show in Harrisburg Won’t Actually Sell Guns

The NRA is sponsoring a gun show in Harrisburg…where it won’t sell guns. Vendors will be allowed to display firearms — including AR-15s and other […]

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Police: Mayor Nutter’s Daughter, Olivia, Was Assaulted

Philadelphia police charged 18-year-old Ciarra Ryan with simple assault after she was accused of punching Olivia Nutter in the face after a track meet in East […]

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Is Rhode Island Body Missing Bryn Mawr Man?

The Delco Times reports: “The Rhode Island medical examiner’s office is trying to determine whether a body found in Providence is that of  student Sunil […]


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.


Swimsuit Guide

How to find the right shorts for your bod.

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WATCH: Chris Christie Gets Colbert Treatment Over “Scoobygate”

This is what happens when you fudge the truth for a 4-year-old: The Colbert ReportGet More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,Video Archive

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ACLU Sues Norristown

The ACLU today said it is suing the city of Norristown, whose cops last year reportedly threatened to have a resident evicted by her landlord […]

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Joe Biden To Receive Pennsylvania Society Medal

CBS Philly reports that Scranton’s Joe Biden, the former U.S. senator from Delaware and current Vice President of the United States in Washington D.C., will receive […]

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The “Campaign To Stop Killer Robots” Is Not A Joke

My friends at TechHive have taken note of a new campaign from Human Rights Watch: “On Tuesday, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) launched its official Campaign to […]

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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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Gosnell Defense Rests Without Calling Witnesses

From Philly Mag writer Steve Volk, who has been covering the trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell: “Gosnell defense rests after calling no witnesses. […]

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AP: What Is Tom Corbett Keeping Secret?

Looks like we’ll find out soon. AP reports that a state appeals court has ruled that Gov. Corbett must turn over unredacted emails and calendar […]

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Trans student told he can’t be prom king.

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WATCH: Charlie Manuel Is Fed Up

I like it when coaches get mad, but not so mad that they commit verbal and physical violence against players and end up getting fired. […]

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