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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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Left: David Bolwell (provided) | Right: David Bolwell in a Philadelphia Police Department photo
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Philly Man Accused of Scary Teen Sextortion Scheme

The charges involve a 14-year-old girl and a cell phone filled with more than a thousand disturbing images.

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Philly Today: Do We Really Need a New $20 Million Monument?

Plus, the Eagles are going to the White House. And the Trump admin targets local colleges but, oddly, not Penn.

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Talking TV and Philly With Long Bright River Actor John Doman

The Philly-born and -raised performer, who didn’t start acting until his 40s, has a pivotal role in the brand-new Peacock series.

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Philly Today: I’m Never Flying Southwest Out of Philadelphia Again

Plus, a thwarted meat heist. (Yes, meat heist.) And Will Smith gets a Philly street.

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Philly Today: ICE (Surprise!) Finds No Murderers or Rapists at Local Market

Agents did, however, make four arrests.

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How This Philly Woman Quickly Scored a Visa to Live in Mexico

It’s a cheap and easy process — but there are some hurdles.


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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Lawmakers Hear the Case for Public Transportation Funding

Witnesses at a hearing told state House and City Council members that funding mass transit is essential.

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How Dawn Staley Went From 25th and Diamond to the Top of the Basketball World

There’s no athlete in the history of Philadelphia with a more impressive résumé than Staley, and now she’s on the brink of leading her South Carolina Gamecocks to yet another NCAA title.

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Philly Today: Philly Police Sergeant Accuses Boss of Pervasive Sexual Harassment

Plus, memorable Philly car dealer Dave Kelleher on the Trump tariffs.

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What Will Become of the Wanamaker Organ?

With the Center City Macy’s closing, the fate of the prestigious instrument remains in question.

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Philly Today: How Some SEPTA Buses Will Control City Traffic Lights

Plus, is that the 70s I see in the forecast? Yes it is!

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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: Looking for Work? These City of Philadelphia Jobs Pay Six Figures

Plus, in a sign that spring will be here before you know it, all Rita’s Water Ice locations are now open.

Long Bright River writer Liz Moore, who sees her book become a Peacock series in March / Photograph by Stevie Chris
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Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River

Liz Moore talks being one of Barack Obama’s faves and what it’s like to be really tall.

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Philly Today: The Sixers Are So Bad Tickets Are Just a Buck

Plus, the IKEA boat finally lands.

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Drag Queen Storytime Founder Deletes Facebook Page After Death Threats

People even threatened her dog. Is nothing sacred?

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