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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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Police: Bicyclist Assaulting Women in Center City, South Philly

Officials said the serial sexual predator groped four women in one week.

Tow Truck Bait Scheme
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Video of Alleged Towing Trap Goes Viral

Police are investigating the incident, which was recorded and posted to Facebook.

The (Too?) Careful Candidate

Inside Katie McGinty’s run for Senate.

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Report: FBI Investigating Philly D.A. Seth Williams’s Nonprofit

It’s part of an alleged federal probe into Williams’s finances.

Tim Tebow while on the Eagles
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The Phillies Will Scout Tim Tebow Next Week

He’s trying to start a baseball career.

Anthony Wright
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Wrongly Convicted Man Leaves Prison After 25 Years

Anthony Wright’s first stop was Nomad Pizza.


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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Another Day, Another Refusal By Henon to Talk About the FBI Raids

He still won’t answer any questions about that time the FBI searched his office.

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Mike Pence Rallies Republicans for Trump In Bucks County

Trump’s running mate spoke at a warehouse in Pipersville, a few miles north of Doylestown.

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WATCH: Mike Pence Got a Haircut in Norristown

CNN broadcast the whole thing live.

Kickstarter Lauches for All-Inclusive LGBTQ Dating App

Philly/NY startup’s “Sapiens” will address issues of gender inclusivity, body positivity and safe sex in online dating.

Eric Bruntlett triple play
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Eric Bruntlett’s Unassisted Triple Play Was 7 Years Ago Today

It gave the Phillies a win over the Mets.

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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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There’s So Much Wrong With 97.5’s Fake Caller

“Dwayne from Swedesboro” turned out to be the invention of the station’s producers. Why that’s really troubling.

Comcast Center
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An Earthquake Shook Philadelphia 5 Years Ago Today

A look back.

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Anti-Gun Violence Advocate Gabby Giffords Endorses Toomey

The decision was “difficult,” Giffords said in a CNN op-ed.

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City Commissioners Staffer Slain Outside Mother’s House

Leonard Boyer III was 25.

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