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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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Longform

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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Last-Minute MLK Day Opportunities

Your guide to volunteering, rallies and museum happenings.

Six Gloriously Warm Ways to Escape a Sub-Zero Philly Winter

The average low temperature in Philly in January is 26 gray and miserable degrees. Solution? Follow these six strategies for being … well, almost anywhere but here.

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Freaks and Geeks

What’s “normal”? And is it something we should all aspire to be?

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Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead?

The city’s walking with a certain swagger these days. It feels good. It also feels weird.

Best Thing: Who Let the Dog Out?

A mascot attended a Moravian College hoops game. Mayhem ensued.

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City Says It’s Sorry That Your Trash Hasn’t Been Picked Up

Naturally, the weather is to blame.


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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Opinion

Repeat After Me: Donald Trump Is Racist.

I’m done letting politicians and the media sidestep the obvious.

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Philly Trolleys Could Get a Billion-Dollar Upgrade

And we can’t wait. Here’s what’s in store.

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5 Reasons Why Even Non-Fans Should Be Optimistic About the Eagles

Count us out in Saturday’s playoff game all you want, but here’s why you shouldn’t.

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How Close Is Philly to Opening the Nation’s First Safe Injection Site?

Here’s what we know about where officials stand.

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La Salle Art History Faculty, Museum Experts Oppose Controversial Art Sale

“La Salle has violated the ethical code that all museums are obligated to follow,” says the department’s chair.

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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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Krasner Announces Rest of DA’s Office Leadership Hires in Internal Email

From former staffers to legal trailblazers, the new top prosecutor has put together a mix of influences to work in his administration.

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Could You Run Philly’s Schools? Now’s Your Chance to Apply

Here’s a warning, though: the job’s unpaid.

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How (And Why) Philly Forced People to Shelter During the Deep Freeze

In deadly temperatures, shelter means life or death for Philly’s homeless.

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Hidden City Philadelphia Sues 6ABC Over “Hidden Philadelphia” Segments

The Center City non-profit says the local news station is infringing on Hidden City’s trademark.

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