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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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As NJ Debates Dog Seat Belts, Pup Might Have Played Role in Deadly Crash

As public debate of Jersey’s proposed dog seat belt law boils over, two people died and three are still hospitalized after a 49-year-old hit pedestrians […]

Mitt Romney Releases 2011 Taxes, 20-Year Tax Summary

Mitt Romney’s campaign issued a statement on Friday indicating that the candidate’s 2011 taxes will be made available before the weekend. While the entirety of […]

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Philly Teen That Drowned Saving Friend Honored With Carnegie Medal

On Thursday, 19 people were honored with Carnegie medals for heroism. Among the 19 honorees was Philly’s 19-year-old William Wilkinson, who drowned in the Delaware […]

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Celeb Scoop: Is Bradley Cooper Insecure and Afraid of Dying Young?

Bradley Cooper Is Insecure? Jenkintown’s golden son is the subject of a National Enquirer piece that says he’s insecure and afraid of dying young. HE’S […]

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Why Does America Give Money to People Who Kill Us?

It’s bad enough British comedian Russell Brand is painfully unfunny and a horrendous actor. But he crossed the line when he caused emotional distress to […]

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Only 13 Percent of Philly’s Public Schools Met State Standard Progress Mark

In the wake of the cheating scandal that rocked the Philadelphia School District, only 33 schools in the city met Pennsylvania’s “Adequate Yearly Progress” standards. […]


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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Pro-Paterno Billboard Might Be First of 10

On Thursday, a blue billboard that reads, “You can’t cover up 61 years of success with honor.” was erected in downtown State College. The effort […]

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House Collapse in South Philly

City officials are on the scene of a partial house collapse in South Philly. A large portion of a house on the 2300 block of […]

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SWAT Responds to Hostage Situation at High-Rise in Downtown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh SWAT responded to an incident in a downtown office high-rise on Friday morning. They’re reportedly dealing with an armed man on the 16th floor […]

VIDEO: Sarah Silverman Says Voter ID Laws Are “Super F#$%ed Up”

Comedienne Sarah Silverman has been on a bit of a political kick lately. In her latest video, Silverman spends nearly four minutes explaining that voter […]

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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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Did Hacktivist Group “Anonymous” Just Threaten City Hall Over Dispute With Ori Feibush?

Ori Feibush—the Point Breeze developer who dropped $20,000 of his own dough to spruce up a vacant lot adjacent to his coffee shop—apparently has some […]

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What Do I Do When My Spouse Comes Out?

A how-to guide and resources

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Generation Y Doesn’t Care About News

On my first day of Journalism 101 at Temple back in 2007, my professor posed a simple question to the class: “Who here reads the […]

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Oscar Season Movies We Can’t Wait to See

There are only 14 weeks left in 2012. With the awards season upon us, most weekends from now through Christmas will be crammed with must-see […]

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