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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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76ers Musings

Can the 76ers buck the small-ball trend that dominates today’s NBA by pairing Jahlil Okafor alongside Joel Embiid?

When the Taliban Takes the Girl Next Door

In 2012, York County’s Caitlan Coleman and her husband were kidnapped by terrorists. They’ve been held in captivity ever since.

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Sam Katz’s Secret Stash

A Great Experiment goes awry.

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Ben Simmons Injury Update

Sixers head coach Brett Brown says injured rookie Ben Simmons could return to action in January.

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I’ve Been Paying for SEPTA With a Credit Card. It’s a Godsend.

Don’t have exact change for the subway? It doesn’t matter anymore!

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Rats In Philly: Even Worse Than Before

So says a new report.


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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Milton Street Is No Longer a Trump Supporter

He’s also driving for Uber.

ThinkFest Preview: Asa Khalif

The local activist and organizer will discuss how Black Lives Matter is evolving during a Q&A on November 15th.

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Never Mind the Broomsticks

Inside the increasingly rough-and-tumble Philly Quidditch scene.

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Sam Katz Busted With Weed In Bag At Philly Airport

Decriminalization: It’s not just for young people.

Kenney, Labor Leaders Shame Trump Over Failed Waterfront Project

Our mayor on Trump: “A high school kid. A big zero. A big empty nothing.”

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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 Event of the Week

Action Wellness celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The Very Slow, All-of-a-Sudden Transformation of Northern Liberties

A walk around what might be Philly’s latest post-gentrified neighborhood.

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Charge Dropped Against Haverford Headmaster

John Nagl had been accused of assaulting his son.

New Attendees Confirmed for Gayborhood Racism Hearing

Jane Shull and Nurit Shein have said they will attend, says PCHR.

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