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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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Pennsylvania Budget
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Wolf to Sign Revenue Bills With Tax Increases

Cigarettes will cost $1 more per pack, and you’ll have to pay sales tax on downloads.

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A Pa. Rep. Just Introduced a “Blue Lives Matter” Bill

The bill calls for police to be covered in the state’s hate crime statute.

Jim Kenney, Other Celebs to Guest-Bartend at Philly4Pulse Event

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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Former Temple Provost Fires Back Over Allegations

Hai-Lung Dai said he was only made aware of a $22 million financial-aid deficit in March. He called allegations of sexual harassment “slander” and “fabrications.”

Victoria Thornton, a participant in the Youth News Team, speaks about why she wanted to get involved.
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How the DNC Host Committee Is Getting Youth Involved

A Youth News Team and a Civic Youth Experience will help young people become more involved in the convention.

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City to Host Immigration Forum During the DNC

Kenney will join the mayors of New York and Phoenix for the discussion.


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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Judge Unveils Controversial Depositions in Penn State Scandal

The university paid $93 million to alleged victims, one of whom claims Joe Paterno first knew of abuse in 1976.

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Poll: Trump Now Ahead of Clinton in Pennsylvania

You might not like what you see.

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Airport Workers Vote to Strike During the Democratic National Convention

More than 400 employees voted yesterday to walk off their jobs later this month.

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Scranton Woman Featured in Viral Black Lives Matter Protest Photo

Ieshia Evans, 28, made for the subject of a potentially iconic image.

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Temple Board of Trustees: No Confidence in President Theobald

A Temple spokesperson also confirmed sexual harassment allegations against former provost Hai-Lung Dai.

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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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Controversial Abortion Bill Passes Senate Committee

There was only one woman on the voting committee.

A Transgender Bathroom Ad Causes Big Buzz

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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An Anti-Abortion Group Plans to Fly Graphic Plane Banners during the DNC

The 50-by-100-foot banner will feature an aborted fetus.

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Bernie Sanders Endorses Hillary Clinton

The Vermont senator made it official at a Clinton campaign stop in New Hampshire.

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