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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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Philly Police Shootings and Stops: Inside the Numbers

After a tumultuous summer of heated police interactions in cities around the country, a look at how the Philadelphia Police Department stacks up in key metrics.

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Sixers Roundup

In a survey among fellow NBA rookies, Ben Simmons came in third in NBA.com’s preseason Rookie of the Year vote.

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Monday-Morning Quarterbacking Colin Kaepernick’s Protest

Johnson: Debate always revolves around the “how” of the protest, never the “why.”

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28 Days Later, Still No Answers From Henon About the FBI Raid

We went to his office today. He wasn’t there.

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At the Donald Trump Protest on North Broad

Philadelphians turned out to oppose the Republican nominee in North Philadelphia today. A couple people showed up to support him.

10 Things You Might Not Know About College Mascots

Now that we’re in the midst of March Madness, a few facts about those bizarre creatures without whom basketball wouldn’t be basketball.


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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Penn State Student: I’ll Leave School if PSU Honors Paterno

The dilemma PSU faces.

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Black Lives Matter: We’re Organizing a Massive Protest for Trump’s Philly Visit

“Trump is a racist bigot.”

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Pastor on Trump’s Philly Church Visit: “I’m Not Invited”

Rev. Herb Lusk says he has nothing to do with Trump’s Friday meeting.

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Penn State to Honor Joe Paterno at Game vs. Temple

It’ll be the first mention of him at Beaver Stadium in a while.

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Local Mom Launches Petition to Bring Autism-Friendly Checkouts to Target

The big-box store tells Philly Mag they are looking into her request.

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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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Johnny Doc Finally Comments on His FBI Raid Outfit

“The good guys always dress in white.”

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AMOR Sculpture May Get Permanent Philly Home

The companion to the iconic LOVE statue could be placed in Sister Cities Park.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

See you at the Haus of Ham Brunch at CiBo.

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Photo of a Philly Cop With a Nazi Tattoo Is All Over the Internet

The photos were allegedly taken at a Black Lives Matter march during the DNC.

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