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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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Prepare for Protests: School Closure Vote Takes Place Today

Today at 5:30 p.m., the School Reform Commission will vote on whether or not to go ahead with 27 proposed school closures will. (Considering Superintendent […]

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Dennis Rodman Be Damned, North Korea Vows to Nuke U.S.

Look what happens when Dennis Rodman leaves the country. North Korea on Thursday vowed to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States, amplifying its […]

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GOP Senators Quote Jay-Z, Shakespeare Late into the Night, all to Thwart Barack Obama

You may have noticed the twitter hashtag #StandWithRand trending late last night. Stand being the operative word. Yesterday, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul staged the longest, […]

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10 Mysteries About the Girls Gone Wild Bankruptcy

A wild and mysterious thing happened last week: The company that owns Girls Gone Wild, and all its related brands, went bankrupt.

The Era of Sweatpants Has Come to An End

On an unsettlingly balmy evening this past November, Autumn Kietponglert is crammed—along with tottering models in five-inch heels, their gowns and hot pants manically pinned […]

LGBTQ Theater Alert

Theatre Confetti’s latest explores young, gay love.


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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Dukes of Hazzard Reunion Will Be A “Countrified Woodstock”

The Macon Telegraph reports that this weekend’s reunion of Dukes of Hazzard cast members is becoming the “countrified Woodstock.” Organizer Chris Jennings said when he […]

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Car-Chase Couple Suspected In Earlier Pursuit

Turns out the couple involved in stealing two police cars on Tuesday—birthing this classic Daily News cover—may have had a little bit of a history […]

Out in the Ring

MMA fighter Fallon Fox reveals she’s trans.

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German Shepherds Rescued In North Philly Raid

The Inky reports: “A raid on a “filthy and uninhabitable” house in North Philadelphia turned up 10 distressed German Shepherds, officials said. Pennsylvania SPCA Humane […]

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Michael Smerconish Leaves WPHT For SiriusXM (Updated)

FMQB reports: SiriusXM Radio announces that it will now be the exclusive radio home to veteran Talk radio host Michael Smerconish, who is a nationally syndicated radio […]

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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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Penn State, Insurer At Odds Over Sandusky Legal Claims

Businessweek reports: “Pennsylvania State University sued Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Co. for denying coverage of claims and litigation arising from the ky child sex-abuse scandal.he […]

Out on the Ice

Pro hockey’s Josh Gorges may announce he’s gay.

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Chris Christie Takes Swipe At Former EPA Director

PolitickerNJ reports: “Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday took a public swipe at the former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.The governor accused Lisa Jackson, who […]

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Mayor Nutter Defends New AVI Property Assessments

CBS Philly reports: “Some elected officials in Philadelphia say the new citywide property assessments are full of inaccuracies, but today Mayor Nutter strongly defended the […]

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