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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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Media Gripe: Stop Live-Tweeting Sandusky Trial

John Bolaris tweets a lot. Since joining Twitter on June 30, Bolaris has tweeted almost 5,300 times, or a little more than 30 times a […]

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Morning Scoop: Conlin Retires Amid Allegations

Women, Men Claim Bill Conlin Molested Them in the ’70s. Longtime Daily News sports columnist Bill Conlin has retired amid allegations that he molested a […]

It’s shaping up to be a frigid, snow-packed season. To help you survive (and heck, maybe even enjoy) Philly’s wintry weather, we’ve put together a boots-to-mittens list of everything you need to scrape, shovel, sled and ski the cold stuff (including a no-fail way to win any snowball fight).

      1. Your secret winter­ weapon: This thoroughly­ modern contraption lets you fire a snowball up to 60 feet, so you can save […]

Built in an era when horses and carriages clip-clopped along the city’s streets, the circa-­1860 carriage house of Knit Wit owner Ann Gitter­ tells a tale of Philadelphia’s history while pointing to its stylish and modern future.

According to Ann Gitter, there are two archetypal styles of home decor: the London way—grittier, more urban, just a bit off—and the Milan way, polished […]

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Forced Prostitution in Dungeon Case

The niece of Linda Ann Weston testified today that she was kept in a padlocked closet above the basement in which Weston is accused of […]

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Gunman at Feltonville School?

The Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences was on lockdown earlier today after police received a report that students say they saw an armed man […]


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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Sex For Tickets Conviction Overturned

Susan Finkelstein—known for making a police officer in Bensalem an offer he managed to refuse—has had her conviction overturned by a Pennsylvania Superior Court judge. […]

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DN’s Bill Conlin Resigns

Legendary sports columnist Bill Conlin resigned from the Daily News moments ago in response to a story written by  Inquirer investigative reporter, Nancy Phillips. Phillips’s […]

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Main Line Lawyers Get Paid

So, is $285 million a lot of money? Two Main Line law firms will split a fee that size after winning a shareholder dispute involving […]

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Check Out Bryz’s New Mask

What do Mike Schmidt, Reggie White, the Phillie Phanatic, Julius Erving, Joe Frazier, Gene Hart, Bobby Clarke and Harry Kalas have in common? They’re all […]

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Plane Crashes on Jersey Highway

Interstate 287 in Harding, New Jersey is currently shutdown after a small plane heading from New York City to Georgia crashed onto the highway. Reports […]

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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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Dirty Schuylkill Water Has Soul

Last night, a number of prominent musicians from Philly lent their hands and voices to the VH1 DIVAS Celebrates Soul special. Jill Scott, ?uestlove and […]

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Dear G Philly

You ask. We tell.

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Mayor Nutter’s Political Cartoon

Daily News cartoonist Signe Wilkinson is busy baking cookies for the rest of 2011. While she’s out on vacation, she’s turned her space in the […]

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Happy Hanukkah!

Getting down with eight nights of lights

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