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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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This Guy Just Scored the Best Eagles Memorabilia Ever

Mayor Parker’s E-L-G-S-E-S gaffe has been preserved thanks to PennDOT.

Opinion

Trump’s Federal Spending Cuts Will Destroy Philadelphia’s Science Community

Philadelphia scientists on the Trump administration’s crippling cuts, and how they’ll affect us all.

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Philly Today: John Fetterman Skewered for Missing Votes in the Senate

Plus, one of Philly’s favorite Jeopardy contestants returns to the show.

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Philly Today: Trump’s Latest Target Is Comcast CEO Brian Roberts

Plus, the NFL could ban the Brotherly Shove.

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Philly Today: Store War! Sheetz Makes First Move on Philly Region

Across the street from a Wawa, no less. Plus, Shark Tank is coming to Philadelphia.

Longform

Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty

His idea may seem like a pipe dream to some. But don’t say that to the graduates of Hopeworks, a job-training nonprofit that is trying to crack Philadelphia’s biggest problem.


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.


Opinion

How to Save Center City’s Empty Offices

The culprit isn’t just COVID-19. It’s decades of tax policies that have driven businesses and workers away.

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Confused About the New SEPTA Bus Route Numbers? We’re Here to Help

We can also help with that SEPTA Metro stuff.

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Philly Today: Inquirer Sues Over Eagles Super Bowl Memorabilia

Plus, judge squashes Krasner’s cushy plans for leniency for billboard-famous lawyer.

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A Controversy Brews in Philadelphia Surrounding Drag Musical Gay Mis

 

Did a “technical glitch” really cause the end of ticket sales to the show? Or was it transphobia? Drag queen Eric Jaffe wants answers.

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Philly Today: ICE Debunks Conspiracy Theory About ICE Van Fire in Philadelphia

Plus, can the combo of a harpist and a rapper possibly be a good thing?

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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.


Guides

Where to Live If You Love Having a Round With Your Friends

These communities abound in places where everyone knows your name.

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Philly Today: Cecily Tynan On the Epic Philly Blizzard of 2025 That Isn’t

Plus, the Philly singer from America’s Got Talent who is now… painting birds?!

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Steven Singer Loves the Haters

Philly’s shock-jock jeweler throws open the vault and reveals the guy behind his iconic salesman shtick.

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Scenes From the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl Parade

The Birds paraded up Broad Street, from the Linc to the Art Museum steps for an epic citywide celebration.

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