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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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Biden 2020 Rally: Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and Logistics

Here’s your guide to the big event this Saturday.

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60 Seconds of Fear on Broad Street

After a minor encounter in Center City traffic, I saw a man explode with a rage he couldn’t control.

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How Pa.’s Latest Anti-Abortion Bill Fits Into Anti-Roe Strategy

The legislation would forbid abortions based solely on a Down syndrome diagnosis.

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Looks Like We’ll Be Seeing a Lot of Joe Biden in Philly

The campaign has chosen our city for its national headquarters.

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BBWC Activist Demands That Jannie Blackwell Retract Accusations of Violence

Blackwell, who is running for reelection in City Council’s District 3, has claimed that Abdul-Aliy Muhammad instigated a fight at a campaign event and “hit a cop in the face” during a protest.

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This Is the Best Worst Map of Philadelphia Ever

When did City Hall move to Northeast Philly, and why are giant eggs attacking Roxborough?


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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What Happened to Chris Stigall After He Left 1210AM? A Podcast, of Course.

We caught up with the longtime conservative talker to chat about his departure from the radio waves, his new online show, and, naturally, Brian Sims.

Opinion

What I Learned at the Mayoral Debate From Philly’s “Super Voters”: Older Black Women

I had the privilege of sitting among a group of women from all over the city weighing up the candidates like they were at a sporting event.

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Mayoral Debate Takeaways: The Primary Finally Gets Interesting

Here’s what you need to know about the only televised debate of the mayoral vote.

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Elizabeth Warren to Drop Into Philly to Talk With Teachers Union

Her visit comes five days before Joe Biden kicks off his campaign on the Parkway.

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What to Expect at the 2019 Mayoral Primary’s Only Televised Debate

Incumbent Jim Kenney squares off against challengers Anthony Williams and Alan Butkovitz on Monday night.

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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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Lew Blum, the Tow-Truck King Philly Loves to Hate, Needs a Hug

He was known for hauling away illegally parked cars all over the city. Then he pissed off the wrong people.

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Nina Simone’s Complicated Relationship With Philadelphia

Her career might have turned out a bit differently had it not been for Philly.

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The Best Thing This Week: Making It Rein

West Philly’s Work to Ride program saddles up with Ralph Lauren.

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Scenes From the Philly Planned Parenthood Protest

The nationally promoted anti-abortion gathering felt in some ways like a Trump voter family reunion.

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