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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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Courtside Sixers Seats Are Philly’s Hottest Status Symbol

These days, if you’re not on the floor for the Joel and Ben show, you’re nobody.

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What the New Vegan Convenience Store Says About South Philly

Is there room for a meat-free grab-and-go in a neighborhood known for its love of cheesesteaks?

Best Thing This Week: Philly Phans’ Phear Phactor

Guess who’s scared to play our Eagles?

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Philly White-Collar Union Declines to Endorse Its Own VP for City Council

Accusations of racial — and personal — animosity have roiled District Council 47 official Ethelind Baylor’s campaign for an at-large Council seat.

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5th Street Near Independence Hall Closed After “Large Void” Found Under Surface

A spokesperson for the Water Department said the cobblestone street is in danger of collapsing.

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60 Bad Google Reviews of Philly’s Prized Landmarks

On the Magic Gardens: “Basically you pay to see trash.”


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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Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes Against a Child

The veteran musician’s credits include performances with LL Cool J and Pearl Jam.

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Peeps-Flavored Coffee and Donuts Are Coming to Dunkin’

Happy spring.

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Excessive Drama Surrounding Petition Challenges Is a Turnoff for Voters

The nastiest phase of the Philly election cycle is finally over — and thank goodness it is.

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Bryce Harper Is the Most Overrated Player in Baseball (According to His Peers)

And nobody wants to play for manager Gabe Kapler, either.

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Going Through Customs at PHL Just Got Easier

A new app aims to expedite the entry inspection process for returning international travelers.

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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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Shake Shack Is Giving Phillies Fans Free Tickets on Thursday

Here’s what you need to do — and fast — to score the deal.

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Apple’s New Streaming Service Has Plenty of Philly Star Power

Projects from M. Night Shyamalan and others are in the offing.

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Meet the Asylum Seeker Leading Philly’s Fight Against the National Immigration Crackdown

Carmela Apolonio Hernandez on seeking sanctuary in Philly churches and inspiring other immigrants.

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A Philly Theater Makes Breakthrough Pledge to Showcase Women Playwrights

A Q&A with the theater’s artistic director and reformer Paige Price.

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