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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

Longform

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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The City of Philadelphia will now pick up your bulk trash items like that old refrigerator that's been sitting in your basement
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Philly Today: Here’s How to Get the City to Pick Up Your Big Trash

Make an appointment under a new program. Plus, the return of SEPTA parking fees.

Longform

If Patience Is a Virtue, What Is Our On-Demand World Teaching Our Children?

Life has not yet taught my children why waiting matters. I’m not sure it’s ever going to.

Actor David Boreanaz, whose dad is veteran Philadelphia television broadcaster Dave Roberts, in a promotional image from his TV show Seal Team
Q&A

David Boreanaz Talks His Philly-Famous Dad and Philly Sports

The actor son of longtime Action News personality Dave Roberts just embarked on the final season of his military TV series, SEAL Team.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during her announcement on the new Sixers arena
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No, You Can’t Recall Philadelphia’s Mayor Over Her Sixers Arena Deal

And answers to other burning questions in the wake of her controversial announcement.

A plane taking off from Philadelphia International Airport, which was just ranked as the worst airport in the country by J.D. Power
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Philly Today: Why Our Airport Was Just Ranked Worst in the Country

We’re bested by miserable Chicago-Midway and freaking LaGuardia

News

Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Support of 76ers Arena in Center City

“I wholeheartedly believe it is the right deal for the people of Philadelphia,” Parker said of 76 Place.


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.


White Supremacist Jared Taylor, who is on the schedule to talk to one of Amy Wax's classes at the University of Pennsylvania
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Philly Today: Meet the White Supremacist Headed to the University of Pennsylvania

Yes, insufferable Amy Wax is involved. But, hey, the Phillies post-season lottery has opened!

Phillies player Bryce Harper, whose name just came up in a lawsuit filed against the DraftKings betting app
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Philly Today: Federal Lawsuit Claims DraftKings Betting App Illegally Uses Bryce Harper’s Image

The suit, filed in Philadelphia’s federal court, also names Bet365 and alleges that other MLB player images are being used illegally as well.

Villanova University, site of a 2022 sexual assault that former Villanova student Elijah Katzenell has pleaded guilty to (photo by Victor Fiorillo)
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Former Villanova Student Pleads Guilty to Dorm Room Sexual Assault

Elijah Katzenell sexually assaulted a woman in his dorm room in 2022.

Upcoming I-76 closures could lead to major Philadelphia traffic headaches
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Philly Today: Big I-76 Closures Are Coming

Plus, the return of mugginess followed by lots of rain.

Customers at Tattooed Mom, a Philadelphia bar that could benefit from the new happy hour laws in Pennsylvania
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Philly Today: Cheers! Pennsylvania’s Silly Happy Hour Laws Change This Week

Plus, a local town scores big on new Travel & Leisure list.

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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.


Opinion

Temple Is Lucky to Have John Fry — and So Is Philadelphia

Why I’m so excited about his move from Drexel to North Broad Street.

Opinion

Philly Again the Setting for a Signature Moment in a Presidential Race

Behind the scenes of the big debate where Kamala Harris established herself as a force to be reckoned with and Donald Trump re-confirmed that he’s not a serious person.

6ABC meteorologists Cecily Tynan and Adam Joseph
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Philly Today: About Adam Joseph’s Bizarre 9/11 Tweet

Plus, Berks County’s most famous childless cat lady endorses Kamala Harris.

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Philly Today: Kamala Harris Releases Corny Philly-Centric Ads

There’s such a thing as trying too hard to pander to potential voters.

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