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Jury to Be Sequestered During Deliberation of Sandusky Trial

Judge John Cleland announced that the jury in the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse trial will be sequestered as they deliberate the case. The defense may […]

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PHA Director Appointed to Gig in D.C. Three Days After Stepping Down

Philadelphia Housing Authority Director Michael P. Kelly—who gave his two-weeks notice late last week—has already been assigned as the head the Washington, D.C. Department of […]

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The700Level Will Live Stream the Shane Victorino Fashion Show Tonight

If you like the idea of a shirtless Hunter Pence, you might want to head over to The700Level.com tonight for their livestream of the Shane […]

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New York Post columnist Thinks the Phils Should Trade Cliff Lee to the Yanks

The 2012 Major League Baseball season is more than a third of the way done. Ryan Howard and Chase Utley have combined for zero at-bats […]

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Woman Arrested for Mooning Officer at Police Headquarters in Jersey

A 47-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly mooning an officer and another person at the Vineland Police headquarters in Jersey’s Cumberland County. […]

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Comcast’s Brian Roberts Has the Second-Highest Salary of Area CEOs

The Philadelphia Business Journal has rounded up the 101 CEOs of public companies in the Philadelphia area that bring home the most bacon. Comcast CEO […]

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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Police Search for Missing Drexel Student

Police are searching for 18-year-old Stevens Glemaud of West Orange, New Jersey after his parents reported him missing over the weekend. Glemaud—a student at Drexel—was […]

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Celeb Scoop: Rick Santorum Inspired True Blood

Kanye Plans A.C. Shows. One half of the Watch the Throne duo has planned two shows at Atlantic City’s Revel in July. Kanye will perform […]

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Local Jeweler Says DeSean Jackson Owes Him Money

Shyne Jewelers—founded by Josef Roth a.k.a. Joe the Jeweler a.k.a. the nation’s celebrity jeweler—seems keen on collecting a debt from Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson. […]

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100 Women We Love

Find out who made the list from Philly

Will Chris Christie Deliver the Keynote Address at the GOP Convention?

Chris Christie’s swelling popularity in Jersey—coupled with the critical acclaim of his speech at the recent CPAC gathering in Chicago—have some speculating that the Garden […]

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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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Kanye West Visits Revel

Atlantic City’s new Revel casino opened with a whole lot of bling thanks to Beyonce, who gave four sold out shows there over Memorial Day […]

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Popular destinations for men and women

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Sandusky Prosecution Withdraws One Charge

This morning, Judge John Cleland denied a request from Jerry Sandusky’s defense attorneys to have charges relating to three of the alleged 10 victims dismissed, […]

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Renovation of the Linc to Cost Up to $100M, Include Brewpub, Field-Level Suites

The Birds are set to renovate Lincoln Financial Field to the tune of at least $60 million over the next to offseasons. Field-level suites, extra […]

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