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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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Take the weekend off! Head out of Philly for a weekend away.

  Golfing in Bermuda Travel time: About 2.5 hours by plane. Bermuda’s 21 square miles hold eight golf courses —including the Roger Rulewich course at […]

Sometimes 24 hours is all you need for relaxation.

Barhopping in Nashville Travel time: 2.5 hours by plane.* Nashville’s neon-lit nightlife is the antidote to your staid and seedy Atlantic City escape: You’ll walk […]

For a sunny, indulgent weekend.

    The Strategy Lush green jungle, white sand beaches, azure waters and plenty of margaritas. What else do you need to know? The Travel […]

Best Weekend Getaways: Paris, France

  The Strategy Yes, it is extra-extravagant, jetting off to Paris for just three nights, but what better place for extravagance than the City of […]

For an idyllic New England-retreat weekend.

  The strategy Get comfortable with blissfully unscheduled days in this secluded town. Trust us: You won’t want to be tethered to a timetable as […]

For an urbane cultural-smorgasbord weekend.

  The Strategy In this romantic food-and-arts-loving city, there’s really nothing better to do than eat and explore, explore and eat. (Sleep will just have […]


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.


For a restful and restorative weekend by the bay.

  The Strategy You can’t swing a dead crab in this quaint Colonial town without smacking into a historically landmarked building—but if U.S history isn’t […]

For a cosmopolitan weekend with a twist, visit the nation’s capital.

  The Strategy Save the heavily scheduled D.C. trip for a long weekend when you can Smithsonian to your heart’s delight. This time, take it […]

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This Winter Will Make You Sweat

If you didn’t believe us when we started freaking out about the warmer weather we’re experiencing in Philly, prepare to eat your words. This winter […]

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PPD Says Traffic Tickets Down 35 Percent

The Philadelphia Police Department has seen a decrease in issued traffic tickets over the past five years. A police spokesperson indicated that he didn’t think […]

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Villanova to Gay Artist: No Thanks

Tim Miller workshop canceled

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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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Who Wants to See an Actor Fall Apart on Stage?

At 8 p.m. on Friday, a member of BRAT Productions named Megan Slater will usher in a performance of The Bald Soprano with the line, […]

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The Washington Nationals Are So Irritating

The Phils were tossed from the first round last year, the Dream Team barely showed up, the Sixers are on a three-game skid and Philly’s […]

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Comcast Announces New Channels from Diddy and Magic Johnson

When Comcast cut a deal with the FCC to take over NBC Universal, part of the agreement was that the cable giant would take on […]

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Iverson Offered Soccer Contract

What’s better than playing basketball in Puerto Rico? Playing indoor soccer in Rochester. The Answer received a contract offer from the Rochester Lancers to play […]

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