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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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Anti-Trump Protest Planned for Center City Tonight

It’ll start at 6 at 4th and Market.

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N.J. Pols Can’t Stop Sharing Offensive Jokes on Facebook

It’s a trend!

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San Francisco Sues Trump Over Sanctuary City Funding Ban

It’s the first such lawsuit.

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Report: City Council Members Are Skipping Ethics Training

The yearly training sessions have been required since 2006.

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Are People Smoking More Weed Under President Trump?

Yes? Maybe.

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Stupid Groundhog Sees Stupid Shadow

Six more weeks of stupid winter.


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 Woman Raising Money to “Buy Pat Toomey’s Vote” on Betsy DeVos

Katherine Fritz raised more than $6,000 overnight — and it’s still coming in.

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One Dead After Hostage Situation at Delaware Prison

Police reportedly secured the premises this morning.

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Ai Weiwei, Famed Chinese Artist/Activist, Is Coming to Philadelphia

He’ll be part of Monument Lab.

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Here’s How to (Legally) Get a Drink in Dry Ocean City

You can join a private club.

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State Sen. Larry Farnese Acquitted of Bribery Charges

He was accused of buying a committeewoman’s vote.

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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’s Protests Against Trump Are Already Paying Off

Trump canceled a factory visit over fears of a similar turnout.

OPINION: Gayborhood’s Trump-Triggered Activism Is Hypocritical

Owens: Our community seems to care only when discrimination affects involves white people.

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Pa. Senate Fast-Tracks Anti-Union, Anti-Immigrant Bills

One bill would alter how the government withholds union dues.

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All Defendants Found Liable in 2013 Building Collapse

The collapse crushed a Salvation Army store and killed seven.

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