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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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Photos: 10 Cutest Dogs in the Westminster Kennel Club Show

Television has probably rotted my brain, but I can’t seem to stop watching. Sometimes I enjoy bad TV just as much as good TV. The […]

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Will Deepening the Delaware River Bring Money or Woe?

In 2002, the Phillies finished with a record of 80-81 and 21-and-a-half games behind the first place Atlanta Braves. Their renaissance was still five years […]

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America? Pennsylvania Here. We Know Rick Santorum. You Don’t.

Hell has officially frozen over, since a new Pew poll shows Rick Santorum edging out Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination. Those of us […]

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Morning Scoop: Guy Shoots Neighbor Over Dog Poop

Another Day, Another Philadelphian Killed Over Stupid Crap. This time it was of the dog variety. A dispute over dog poop led to the shooting […]

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Foursquare Study Shows Bethlehem, West Chester Among America’s Least Romantic Cities

Bethlehem and West Chester both cracked the top five on a list of America’s least romantic cities. The rankings were determined using Foursquare check-ins to […]

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Woman Dies Trying to Save Cat From Fire

A 56-year-old Whitehall Township woman died from injuries she suffered in a house fire early this morning. She had originally made it out of the […]


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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Karen Brown Is on Judge Judy Today

Karen Brown will be on Judge Judy this afternoon to settle a dispute with a former campaign worker. Allegedly, both parties attempt to interrupt Judge […]

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Valley Forge Casino Opens March 31st

Management for Montco’s Valley Forge Casino Resort announced that Pennsylvania’s 11th casino will be open for business on March 31st. The Valley Forge Casino will […]

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Grantland Piece Marks Official Departure of the Sixers Bandwagon

All tickets, all passes. This is the Sixers bandwagon leaving the station. The Sixers won again last night and Philly fans aren’t the only ones […]

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Bonner-Prendie Raised $5 Million

Bonner-Prendie had raised $1.4 million in an effort to stay open amidst the closings announced by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. That fundraising total is now […]

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Do the Phillies Want Their Own TV Network?

The Inquirer‘s Matt Gelb has penned (typed?) a piece discussing the possibility of the Phillies branching out into the television business. Crossing Broad’s Kyle Scott […]

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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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Everyone Loves Mayor Nutter

Well, maybe not everybody, and maybe love is tad strong, but a new public opinion poll shows that Mayor Nutter has seen his approval rating […]

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City Principals Attend Anti-Bullying Training

The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations has organized a training session for school principals in Philadelphia at Fels High School today, where they’ll learn about […]

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What Would Philly Do With Cash From a PGW Sale?

Philadelphia mayors have dreamed of selling off—even giving away—the publicly owned Philadelphia Gas Works for nearly 20 years. The obstacles: Some pols blanch at the […]

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How to Save Philly’s Abandoned Buildings (Hint: Laser Tag)

With news that the North Broad jewel known as the Divine Lorraine is possibly being sold again, I thought I’d ask a couple of local architecture […]

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