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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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Dark Money Group Eyes Lancaster’s Amish Voters

Will the country’s largest Amish community swing Pennsylvania for Trump?

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It’s Been 15,000 Days Since the Flyers Won the Stanley Cup

Ouch.

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Pipe Bomb Found in Police Building

The 35th District evacuated Saturday night.

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Police: Bucks County Man Held A Dozen Girls in his Home

Police say the parents “gifted” him their daughters.

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Best Thing This Week: The Soda Tax!

Hingston: Faygo, City Council, Faygo!

My Dad, Vacation King

For three glorious weeks a year, my father went insane.


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.


My Dad and the Father Who Wasn’t

Life in the shadow of a deadbeat grandfather.

My Dad and the Talk

A man of few words, my father finally found some.

Meet Philadelphia’s Most Infamous Snitch

When Benny Martinez talks, he ruins lives — including his own.

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A Moment for Philly Dads

Why dads? The easy answer: because it’s June, and in June, we celebrate fatherhood.

On Philly Fatherhood: My Dad Sold Fords

How many ways can a father’s passions affect his daughter? Let me count them.

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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.


What My Dad Taught Me

Integrity, respect and the perfect martini: Famous Philadelphians on life’s biggest lessons.

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The Decline of Lunch Counters and Diners

Lunch at a diner counter used to be a Center City tradition. Now, there are only a few left.

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Wanda Sykes Smacked Down Donald Trump Fans Who Were at Her Borgata Show

It happened last weekend.

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Orlando, Charleston Were Hateful Attacks on Safe Spaces

Johnson: Why protecting marginalized communities and sanctuary spaces is more crucial than ever.

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