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The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex

30 news outlets. 250 stories (and TikToks and podcasts and posts and prognostications) a day, 24/7. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year. How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?


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A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

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Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide

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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

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Governor Tom Corbett Responds to the Freeh Report

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett issued a statement in response to the Freeh report and subsequent Thursday morning press conference. There are monsters among us; people […]

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100 Acres Are Burning in Atlantic County

An illegal debris fire started on Wednesday has spread to cover more than 100 miles in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Firefighters are battling the blaze […]

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PSU Should Cancel 2012 Football Season

It is mystifying that after hearing the damning findings of the Freeh Report, there are still those who believe that the very culture that allowed […]

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Beanie Sigel Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

Rapper and South Philly native Beanie Sigel has more to worry about than whether or not his beef with Jay-Z has been quashed. On Thursday, […]

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The Truth About Taxes

When homophobia hits the wallet

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Guy Charged With Killing Philly Officer While Driving Drunk Supposedly Had a BAC of .218

The man charged with killing Philadelphia Police Officer Brian Lorenzo while driving drunk—and in the wrong direction—on I-95 North supposedly had a blood alcohol content […]


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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Nike to Remove JoePa’s Name from Child Care Center

Following Thursday’s release of the Freeh report and the subsequent press conference held in Philadelphia, Nike has announced that it will remove Joe Paterno’s name […]

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Freeh Report Condemns Joe Paterno

Former FBI head Louis Freeh released his long-awaited report on his investigation of Penn State’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal this […]

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Uniforms for This Year’s Olympic Opening Ceremonies Unveiled

Olympic athletes at the 2012 London Games will be arriving in style as big name designers have offered their talents to create the uniforms for […]

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Celeb Scoop: JLo’s Been Rehearsing at Temple University

JLo Rehearses in Philly. Jennifer Lopez has been in Philly rehearsing for her upcoming tour. She’s been staying at the Ritz-Carlton and rehearsing at Temple’s […]

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Read the Paterno Family’s Response to the Freeh Report

The findings of an extensive investigation into a potential cover-up at Penn State was posted to the Internet Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Joe Paterno […]

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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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Philly’s Outdoor Homeless Feeding Ban Temporarily Lifted

This week, lawyers representing numerous religious groups and city officials—including Mayor Nutter—appeared in federal court to argue the constitutionality and motive of the city’s ban […]

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Did PSU Change the Channel on People Trying to Watch the Freeh Presser? [UPDATE]

People gathered at the Hub at Penn State (the school’s student center) were scrambling to find a place to watch former FBI Director Louis Freeh’s […]

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TONIGHT: The Real L Word

The women celebrate season three

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School District, Workers’ Union Strike Tentative Deal to Avoid Layoffs

Late Wednesday night, the Philadelphia School District and its blue-collar workers’ union struck a tentative deal to avert layoffs. Had a deal not been reached, […]

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