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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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Man Found Dead in West Philly

Police found a wrench near the man’s body.

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Philly Rep. Removed Confederate Flag From Harrisburg Display

It was like a game of hot potato, but with the Confederate flag.

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76ers Musings: Ben Simmons Not Working Out Isn’t a Big Deal

Ben Simmons hasn’t set up a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, and he may not. And that’s not a big deal.

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Carson Wentz Got Locked in a Bathroom

Twitter loved it.

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Beverage Lobby Spends $700K on Last-Minute Ad Blitz Against Soda Tax

Even though Council is all but guaranteed to pass the soda tax tomorrow.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump with former Apprentice contestant Erin Elmore.
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Trump Cheerleader Erin Elmore Lands RNC Job

What’s next? The White House, she hopes.


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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Own a Piece of Midtown Diner History

The kitchen equipment and supplies are being auctioned off.

State Senator Proposes Three Nondiscrimination Bills

Plus: ICandy is hosting a fundraiser for Orlando victims tonight.

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Kudos to Council for Standing Up to the Powerful Soda Lobby

Op-Ed: The soda industry spent more than $4 million to defeat the soda tax — and yet lawmakers preliminarily OKed it.

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Explosion Rocks Grays Ferry, Center City

First-responders are on the scene.

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A.C. Could Become a Marijuana Tourism Destination

A new bill is underway.

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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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ACLU: Philly Setting Itself Up for Conflict With DNC Protesters

The civil rights group says it is “deeply troubled.”

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie answers questions after voting at Brookside Engine Company 1 firehouse Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Mendham Township, N.J.
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Chris Christie Wants Military Action over Orlando Attack

“You’ve got to get over there and make them pay.”

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Victim of Fairmount Park Slaying Identified

Police say she “was in a fight for her life and unfortunately she lost.”

Pulse nightclub following a fatal shooting Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Fla.
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Orlando and the Agonizing Need to Know “Why”

Spikol: We may never truly know the shooter’s motive. But we do know how he did it.

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