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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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Police: Threat to Bomb Districts Was Bogus

Philly Police received an unnerving tip Monday.

Philly’s Top Cop Weighs In on Protests, DNC

Ross: Many protesters “understand there’s no purpose” to getting violent.

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SEPTA: Regional Rail Commute Getting a Bit Better

Additional trains relieve some of the pressure on the busiest Regional Rail lines.

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13 Things You Might Not Know About John Wanamaker

Hingston: Meet the Philadelphian who, for better or worse, ushered America into the consumer age.

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Pa. Will Spend $20 Million More on Opiate Addiction

It’s less than he was hoping for, but Wolf says it will let the state treat 4,500 new patients.

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Why These Stylists Are Giving Haircuts to the Homeless

Philly Street Cuts’ cuts are free of charge. And they take place right on the sidewalk.


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.


City Halts Construction at Curtis to Protect Dream Garden

The mosaic was threatened by vibrations from renovation work, according to L&I.

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Philly Police Offer Safety Tips for Pokemon Go Users

The department’s social media guru clearly knows a thing or two about the game.

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Photos: Philly is Apparently Really, Really Good for Pokémon Go

Wawa? Rittenhouse? Bok Bar? Pokémon are lurking everywhere.

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Black Lives Matter Protest Hit Center City This Morning

The hour-long march was led by a white organization calling for greater police accountability.

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Wharton Students Want Trump to Stop Name-Dropping Their School

They’ve penned and signed an open letter denouncing his candidacy.

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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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Here’s the New SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

The new schedule went into effect this morning.

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Wolf: Budget Will Become Law Without My Signature

Wolf won’t sign the bill until the legislature identifies revenue sources for the spending plan.

Dog’s Best Friends

Seven local pet pros who take canine care to new levels

This Town Has Gone to the Dogs

A guide to the canine good life, Philly-style.

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