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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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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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Republicans Go Gaga for Kamala Harris in Bucks County

At a Harris rally in the Philly burbs yesterday, it was an all-Republican cast supporting the Vice President.

Donald Trump at his bizarre rally in Oaks, Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia on Monday night
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Philly Today: Donald Trump Should Probably Just Stay Out of Pennsylvania at This Point

His Commonwealth luck may have officially run out.

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Real Haunted Houses in Philly

The ghosts of past residents still live in these houses.

Surveillance images released by the Philadelphia Police Department of suspects from the SS United States burglary
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Philly Today: IKEA Boat Burglary Suspects Make for Excellent Video

Plus, either the heat or Donald Trump’s charisma led to fainting at Montco rally.

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Philadelphians Have Sex in Public More Than (Almost) Any Other City

And you’ll never guess the city that beat us.

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I’m Sending My Kid to CCD Because I’m Scared of My Mom

I stopped attending church years ago, but I’m sending my kid to catechism class anyway.


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 Today: Here’s How to Get a Free Tree this Month

Plus, the city gets $17 million for electric school buses.

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Philly Today: SEPTA’s City Hall Station Is Even Dirtier Than You Think

Plus, Cecily Tynan points out that if Democrats were able to control hurricanes, they’d likely send them to Mar-a-Lago. Solid logic.

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Philly Judge In Big Trouble for Facebook Posts

This isn’t the Honorable Mark Cohen’s first tryst with controversy.

6ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan and United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has been promoting weather conspiracy theories after Hurricane Helene and ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting the U.S.
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Philly Today: Cecily Tynan Smacks Down Marjorie Taylor Greene

Plus: The Wing Bowl documentary you didn’t know you needed.

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The Philly Mag Interview: Abbott Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph

Philly’s favorite (fictional) schoolteacher tells all ahead of the hit sitcom’s fourth season debut.

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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: A Brand-New Service for Those of You Who Really Hate Philly’s Airport

Plus, a major SEPTA fare hike looms.

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How New Hope Became a Playground for the Rich and Famous

Bradley Cooper. Leonardo DiCaprio. Gigi Hadid. Can the borough’s bohemian spirit survive an A-list invasion?

University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy Roberts, who just won a $800,000 MacArthur "genius" grant
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Philly Today: Penn Prof Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius” Award

Plus, we’re now on track for the lowest homicide count since 1967.

The SS United States in South Philadelphia has been evicted
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Philly Today: Bon Voyage, IKEA Boat

It sounds like the vessel is finally leaving us. Plus, Philly Mag readers weigh in on Pete Rose’s yucky legacy.

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