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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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Burlco Town Rejects Weed Site

Everybody act surprised. The community of Westampton, New Jersey has rejected a proposal for a medical marijuana facility. So far, one of the six nonprofits […]

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Fans Vote Chooch and Luzinski for Mural

Over 10,000 Phillies fans voted two select Carlos Ruiz and Greg Luzinski as the final two Phils to be added to the massive mural planned […]

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The Fire Andy Reid Mobile Billboard

Jeffrey Lurie has decided that Andy Reid’s track record at the helm of the Philadelphia Eagles has earned the big guy one last shot at […]

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Gas Explosion in Allentown

Two people have been injured after a gas explosion on Fulton Street in Allentown. Surrounding damages have not yet been reported. Last year, a gas […]

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Day of Reckoning for Bolaris?

John Bolaris—who has been suspended indefinitely from his post as the weatherman on FOX 29—has taken to Twitter to argue with himself express his adoration […]

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Giant Buys 16 Genuardi’s

Safeway is selling all of the Genuardi’s supermarkets in the Philadelphia area—24 in total. Giant is paying $106 million for 16 of the locations near […]


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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Boyz II Men Get Hollywood Star

Next time you’re out in Hollywood, be sure to check out the first star added to the Walk of Fame in 2012. It belongs to […]

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Comcast’s Cockroach Problem

In recent news stories filed under “absolutely disgusting,” a guy in Chicago is suing Comcast over equipment bugs. He says a Comcast technician came to […]

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Why Does Anyone Eat at Red Lobster?

When my co-editor Marion and I travel to conferences, we’re on the same page: We’d rather talk to locals, pay cab fares, or troll around […]

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Winter Classic Fan Fight Update

After Monday’s Winter Classic, a video was picked up by Philly sports blogs and then the local news outlets. The video showed a small skirmish […]

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Teen Gets Probation and Council Seat

Kyle Bower—a Lehigh Valley 19-year-old—pleaded guilty to stalking and escape charges just hours before he was sworn into the Alburtis Borough Council. Bower was sentenced […]

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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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Michele Bachmann Is Not Done

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann’s announcement that she was running for president in June of last year was met with a wide array of human responses, from […]

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Liberals Have Values, Too

On Tuesday, Iowans officially christened the 2012 primary season, handing Mitt Romney an oh-so-subtle early victory and, sadly, putting an end to the colorful and […]

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Preview: Body Awareness

A play about lesbian relationships

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Bullying on Religious Grounds?

That’s what one group wants

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