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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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Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump
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Poll: Clinton Gaining Sizable Pa. Lead Over Trump

The Franklin and Marshall College poll also analyzed the U.S. Senate race in Pa. — which is much closer.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About the Saturday Evening Post

How a Maine transplant turned a dying Philly publication into the most popular magazine in the world

ALBUM REVIEW: Jamarcus Henderson’s Man at Arms

The Philly transplant makes an impressive debut record that doesn’t hold back.

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Silverliner Vs to Return Starting Week of Aug. 21

Additional leased railcars will also augment Regional Rail service.

Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City
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Trump Taj Mahal to Close in September

The casino, which is no longer owned by Donald Trump, says it’s losing “millions a month,” won’t reach a deal with striking workers.

Former Governor Ed Rendell with the Kansas delegation's donkey.
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DNC Donkeys Make Their Last Stand

Most will be shipped to their delegations for display.


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.


Philadelphia Union - Alejandro Bedoya
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Union Sign National Team Player Alejandro Bedoya

He’s making $1 million.

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N.J. Votes to Require PARCC for Graduation

Board of Education says students must pass the ELA and Algebra I tests before graduating — starting with the class of 2021.

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Want Khizr Khan to Run for Office? Donate Here.

The gold-star father’s fans have launched a campaign urging him to get into politics.

City of Harrisburg / Donald Trump split photo
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Harrisburg Outraged After Trump Calls City a “War Zone”

Trump feuds with a city this time.

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Interview: Gold Star Mom From Philadelphia Speaks

Celeste Zappala talks about Donald Trump and what it means to be a Gold Star parent.

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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.


Philly Bike Map Courtesy of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission
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Here’s a Brand-New Map of All of Philly’s Bike Lanes

It’s the first such map released by the city in two years.

Playground Beating Suspect via Philadelphia Police
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Police Seek Four Teenagers in Brutal Playground Beating

The attackers pulled a gun and forced the victim to strip before they beat him.

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Clinton Campaign Sets Up Shop in Philly’s Only Republican Stronghold

Councilwoman Helen Gym will be on hand to help open a Northeast Philly campaign office Wednesday night.

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Watch: Umpire Ejects Fan at Phillies Game

You don’t see that sort of thing every day.

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