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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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The Phanatic Will Come to Your Kid’s Birthday Party

It’s for charity!

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Instant Observations: Nuggets 106, Sixers 98

Behind 24 points from Danilo Gallinari, the Nuggets handed the Sixers their 7th straight loss.

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Report: Threat Closes Montco School District

Upper Perkiomen schools are temporarily closed.

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Pa. Recount Effort Shifts to Federal Court

Stein’s lawyer blamed “corruption” in the state for the switch.

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Sixers vs Nuggets Preview

The Sixers will take on Jamal Murray and the 7-13 Denver Nuggets tonight in hopes of bringing their six game losing streak to an end.

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Meet Trump’s Hype Man in Philly

The head of the city GOP about the media’s failure to predict a Trump victory, conflicts of interest and the Carrier deal.


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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Sixers Roundup

Chris Ballard’s profile of former Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie highlights this week’s Sixers Roundup.

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In 2016, Jim Kenney Reminded Us What a Seasoned Politician Can Accomplish

Otterbein: Philly’s mayor had quite a first year. But there are risks ahead.

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N.A. Poe: The Hardest Working Pothead in Philly

Our premiere marijuana crusader talks incarceration, Lollapalooza ’93, and when weed will be legal in Pennsylvania.

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Best Thing: The New Wawa Opened

Hingston: We would have brought free coffee to you.

Yo, Philly: Remember The 1966-67 Sixers?

You might be too young. That’s OK! The legendary NBA Champs are being honored at the Wells Fargo Center tonight.

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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.


LGBTQ&A: Abdul-Aliy Muhammad

We chat with the queer social-justice activist.

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Philadelphia to Get Partial Vote Recount

But only for less than 5 percent of precincts.

Is This Bizarre Video Featuring Kurt Vile and Connor Barwin … Art?

The rocker and the footballer push the boundaries. See for yourself.

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Philly Developers ‘Terrified,’ ‘Intrigued’ to Have One of Their Own As President

Donald Trump is now the most powerful real estate developer in the country.

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