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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 Latest on a Possible SEPTA Strike

This is spookier than Halloween, people.

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What the Philly Grocery Store Boom Is Really About

As Philly sees its grocery-store options expanding, hungry shoppers have to decide: If we are what we eat, who do I want to be?

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Is This Old Scranton Hotel Haunted?

Pro athletes have refused to spend the night. Stories abound of things going bump in the night abound. But are there really ghosts at the Lackawanna Station Hotel?

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The Silverliners and the Damage Done

How can SEPTA win back rail riders after a season of extreme discontent?

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Best Thing: There Are Three New Kinds of Dogs!

Hingston: One of each, please.

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Hawks Destroy Sixers 104-72

Despite 14 points in 15 minutes from Joel Embiid, the Sixers struggles from the perimeter led to a blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks.


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 vs Hawks

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on Dwight Howard and the new look Atlanta Hawks this afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Only 24 Percent of Eligible Philadelphians Voted for Mayor

That’s not bad, comparatively.

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Is Pa. Bill That Would Block Naming Cops Who Shoot Civilians ‘Fair’ or Regressive?

Police Commissioner Richard Ross and FOP president John McNesby weigh in.

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Not Guilty Verdict in DNC Indecent Assault Case

The story made headlines around the country.

LGBTQ&A: Woody’s Co-Owner Billy Weiss

For the first time, a Woody’s owner speaks publicly on Gayborhood racism.

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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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Thank God This Anti-Immigration Bill Stalled In Harrisburg

Vourvoulias: It’s up to us to ensure it stays that way.

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Organizers: Crocodile in the Schuylkill Won’t Affect Weekend Regatta

It’s probably gone, anyway.

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The West Philly Gucci House Is Not Being Demolished

Hooray!

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Legislators Approve Bill Limiting Police Transparency

The ACLU has condemned the bill.

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