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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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Romantics, Rejoice: Philly’s Love Lock Fence Debuts

The “Hope Fence” opened on Wednesday at Penn’s Landing.

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Philly’s Having a Citywide Fire Drill on Wednesday

Here’s when you can expect to hear sirens.

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Rizzo Statue Egg-Tosser Gets Community Service

Brandon Templin’s sentence works out to one hour per egg.

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Main Line Commissioner Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Philip Ahr, 66, turned himself in on Wednesday.

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Jogger Says No One Helped as Teens Attacked Her on SRT

SVU is investigating.

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Will Sly Stallone Ruin the “Creed” Sequel?

Rocky himself has announced he will helm the spinoff sequel … but should he?


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 Congressman Angers U.S. Soccer Fans — All 11 of Them

The representative is taking some heat on Twitter after last night’s loss.

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Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Accused of Exposure

Authorities say Stephen Springfield offered a woman candy before exposing himself to her.

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Photo of Men With Guns on South Street Freaks Out Neighbors

What would you think if you saw this in your neighborhood?

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Are You Registered to Vote? Tuesday’s the Deadline

The 2017 general election includes some contentious races.

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Doobies Owner Makes the Cover of a New David Bowie Book

We spoke with the beloved Patti Brett about her Bowie memories.

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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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Miami Police Fatally Shoot Temple Student

Officials say she struck a police officer with her car on Sunday.

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Kensington Fuming Over Developer’s Fake “Historical District”

Welcome to Stonewall Heights, everybody!

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Did You Remember to Send Your Kids to School?

The school district stopped observing Columbus Day last year.

Trump to Stump in Harrisburg for Lower Taxes

Will Pat Toomey – a key player in his push for tax reform – join him?

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