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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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Philly’s Great and Not-So-Great Fourth of July Concerts

From Elton John to the Nicki Minaj travesty to those “Who Let the Dogs Out?” guys.

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Philly Today: The PPA Gives Us Another Reason to Despise Them

Plus, what to do with your trash during the big strike.

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Philly Today: Pennsylvania Kids May Soon Be Forced to Learn Cursive

Plus, is Three Mile Island reopening early a good thing?

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In Kensington, Hope Is Hard-Won — But It’s Growing

Something new is on the horizon.

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John Bolaris Banned From Dear Daphni

The ban comes after an alleged incident on Wednesday night.

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Philly Today: Catholic School Teacher Charged In Child Pornography Case

Plus, who would steal a kitten?!


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 Today: Open-Carry Ban in Philadelphia Unconstitutional, Court Rules

Plus, Gordon Ramsay invades a popular Delco restaurant on Fox tonight.

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Philly Today: NASCAR Wants to Race at Franklin Field

Plus, it turns out we’re not the only ones who dislike Center City Sips.

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Artists Refuse to Play World Cafe Live Amid Meltdown

Meanwhile, the CEO complains about the “former regime” and fake news.

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Philly Today: Feds Say This Man Threatened to Destroy Philly’s Jewish Museum

He reportedly gave tours there. Plus, one local university offering a Kendrick Lamar class. Don’t tell Drake.

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Josh Shapiro’s Next Big Step

With the national spotlight and presidential rumors trained on him, is he gearing up to move from Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania Avenue?

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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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Philly Today: Terror Plot Foiled on the Main Line?

The disturbing discoveries inside one Malvern home.

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Philly Today: Local Journalist Charged in Child Pornography Case

And it’s not the first time he’s been charged with crimes against kids.

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Only One Major Arrest During Philly “No Kings” Protest

By all accounts, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia was generally peaceful.

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Scenes From Saturday’s “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia

Tens of thousands of protestors — and references to Gritty, Rocky, and Steven Singer — gathered on the Parkway, joining a day of nationwide anti-Trump rallies.

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