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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

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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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Kathleen Kane Sentenced to Jail Time

She faces 10 to 23 months in prison.

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Donald Trump’s Biggest Fans at a Weekend Rally Were Teens

Bucks County teens packed a Trump rally on Friday.

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Vandal Destroys Union League Steps Overnight

A brass thief is apparently the culprit.

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Prince Albert Buys Kelly Family Home in East Falls

It’s the birthplace of his mother, Grace Kelly.

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Union Lose, but Still Make Playoffs

The fans booed them anyway.

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Teen Suspect in Rittenhouse Shooting Turns Himself In

The teen allegedly shot a cyclist during a robbery attempt.


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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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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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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Rats In Philly: Even Worse Than Before

So says a new report.

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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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