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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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

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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

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My Wife’s Not Too Pregnant, She’s Just Having Twins

A couple of weeks ago, as Lisa and I wended our way through Whole Foods and Super Fresh, I spent as much time looking at […]

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10 Minutes With Rose Troche

She talks Go Fish, L Word and more

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Archdiocese Expected to Announce Fates of Suspended Priests

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce this afternoon the fate of some of the priests that were suspended last year amid the sexual […]

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VIDEO: Chris Christie Has Words With Man on the Boardwalk

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk last night with his family when he had a verbal altercation with a man […]

Governor Christie to Headline Romney Fundraiser in Washington

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will reportedly headline a July 18th breakfast fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at Washington D.C.’s Willard Hotel. The […]

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Ruben Amaro Jr. Says the Phillies Stink

Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was on 94 WIP this morning to discuss the team’s state of affairs. In doing so, he mention that, […]


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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Comcast Set to Sell Stake in A&E for $2.8 Billion

If you’ve got $2.8 billion burning a hole in your pocket and an interest in the television business, you should hurry up and call up […]

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Celeb Scoop: VIDEO: Coldplay at the Wells Fargo Center

Coldplay in Philly. Coldplay played a colorful show at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night. Robyn opened, if you’re into that sort of thing. […]

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Fear Makes Men Cover for Child Predators

Waiting for Monsignor William Lynn’s hearing to start yesterday morning, I felt like I was back in Monday morning chapel at prep school: It was […]

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Police Shoot Gunman Outside City Hall

Philadelphia Police officers opened fire on a man who allegedly pointed a gun at them outside City Hall this morning. Witnesses say that the man […]

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Talking to Kids About Pot

We can officially count cannabis as another item on the long list of topics that parents find difficult to discuss with their children, at least […]

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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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10 Facebook Friends You Should Unfriend Now

Anyone with a Facebook profile has this dilemma: when is the right time to unfriend someone? If the person makes callous, offensive comments, the choice […]

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City Murder Rates Don’t Worry Everyone

Through July 3rd, Philadelphia saw 187 recorded murders in 2012. That’s 22 more than last year, 34 more than 2010, and just 16 behind an […]

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Weekend Roundup

What do to from city to shore

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The New Meaning of Slacker

LGBT Pride radio, anyone?

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