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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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Power Brokers

What’s the only thing better than being a member of the one percent? Selling real estate to them.

I Hate Your Dog

A city dog owner tells other city dog owners why they (and their pooches) can be so damned insufferable.

9 Ways to Bond With Your Dog in Philadelphia

Walks around the neighborhood and Frisbee tosses? So boring. Instead, consider these unusual ideas for taking your four-legged friendship to a new (perhaps disturbing) level.

Metal Breakdown

Which do you think will die first — my car or me?

Dear Philly Dog Owners: Pick Up Your Poop!

Expert advice on how not to be that dog owner

Scenes From a Night of Protests

Hundreds participated in three separate, largely peaceful marches on Friday evening.


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.


Opinion

The Hard Conversations We Need to Have

Harden: Here’s what we need to talk about to stop police killings of black Americans.

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In Philly, Clinton Decries “Senseless” Killings

“We know there is something wrong in this country. There is too much violence, too much hate, too much senseless killing.”

What Philly Cops, Activists Are Thinking Before a Weekend of Protests

Two separate protest marches will unfold on Friday night.

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Boston Marathon Dad Mike Rossi Shows Up In Court, Says He’s Not Mike Rossi

The bizarre saga continues.

LGBTQ&A: R. Eric Thomas

The local gay renaissance man chats with us about his many talents.

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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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SEPTA: Don’t Expect to See Silverliner Vs Back Before Labor Day

It’s highly unlikely the agency can make needed repairs itself.

SEPTA Interim Weekday Schedule

SEPTA to Add 1,700 Regional Rail Seats on Monday

Borrowed trains should help to ease the morning-rush crush.

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“Be Willing to Hear One Another,” Kenney Says After Dallas Shooting

Philadelphia officials react after last night’s shooting in Dallas left five police officers dead and seven wounded.

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The Most Excruciating Black Pain

Johnson: Where we once had still photos of hanging black men, we now have graphic videos of shootings of black men.

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