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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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N.J. Official Under Fire for Confederate Flag Patch

John Carman said he plans to remove the “South Jersey rebel patch.”

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You Can No Longer Fly Drones Near the Liberty Bell

The FAA has placed on ban on drone flights over Independence Mall.

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Dawn Staley on Her Championship Team’s White House “Snub”

The Philly native led South Carolina to the women’s basketball title, but her team isn’t on the guest list.

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Merriam-Webster Might Have Just Killed “Jawn”

The dictionary is considering making it an official word.

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INTERVIEW: The Philly-Area Man Hailed as a Hero in Las Vegas Shooting

But Main Line financial advisor Mike McGarry says his wife is the real deal.

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N.J. Man Accused of Abandoning Dying Son in Crash

Christopher D. Kuhn was allegedly fleeing police when he ran a red light.


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.


Anti-LGBTQ Talk Canceled at Philly Charter School

Wesley Muhammad accuses the government of creating drugs that make black people LGBTQ.

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Harrisburg Apparently Wants to Kill Philly’s Hotel Industry

State legislators are considering a steep hotel tax increase.

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Philly’s Worst Outdoor Seating Scofflaws

Franklin Fountain, Smokin’ Betty’s, and Fadó were among those called out for “apparent violations.”

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South Jersey Woman Arrested in Frying-Pan Killing

The attack went down in a convenience store in Camden County.

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Obama Crashes Women’s Conference With Anniversary Video

The video was broadcast during Michelle’s Q&A.

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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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Analysts: Philly’s Among Top 10 Amazon Contenders

Anderson Economic Group has ranked 35 cities.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philly Trans March 2017.

Philadelphia FIGHT Abruptly Shut Down Y-HEP Drop-In Center

The center closed without notice more than a month ago.

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VIDEO: Joel Embiid Spotted on Late-Night Rocky Run

A Lyft driver caught the Sixers center jogging through Fitler Square.

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