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Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.


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Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

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Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

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Pat Croce’s New Book Is All About Spirituality

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Meet Patty, a western lowland gorilla that's one of the new animals at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Philly Today: The Philadelphia Zoo Gets Some Adorable New Animals

Meet Patty, a western lowland gorilla. Plus: Bradley Cooper reckons himself a singer. Again.

Opinion

72 Years Ago, Philadelphia Made a Huge Mistake

And we’ve been paying for it ever since.

this could be you if you book one of the new cheap nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Copenhagen
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Philly Today: Finally, We Get Cheap, Non-Stop Flights to Copenhagen

Plus, the New York Post calls Philadelphia “a model of urban order.”

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After Collapse, I-95 Fully Reopens This Week

All four southbound lanes reopened this morning, and the northbound will reopen Friday morning.

President Joe Biden's strong support for Benjamin Netanyahu's policies in the war in Gaza have led many Philadelphians to cast "uncommitted" write-in votes
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More Than 13,000 Protest Votes Cast Against Biden in Philadelphia Primary

Voters chose things like “uncommitted,” “anyone else,” and “ceasefire.”

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Philly Today: Wilma Theater Is Winning a Tony!

And just like that, Philly circa 2024 is an EGOT town.


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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Philly Today: What If Another Texas City Surpasses Philly’s Population?

10 thoughts on being (eventually) overtaken by San Antonio. Plus, a fire in New Jersey smokes out the Walt Whitman, a viral dance-off and the mayor’s ruling on remote working.

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50 Years of Best of Philly: City Life

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: City Life!

Protesters of the war in Gaza at an encampment at Philadelphia's Drexel University, which is now on lockdown
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Philly Today: Drexel University On Lockdown Amid Protests and Encampment

“This encampment must end,” insists Drexel’s prez. Plus: Penn students not allowed at commencement.

Opinion

I Don’t Know Who Anybody Is Anymore. And I Don’t Care

In Sandy Hingston’s final (?) column, she bids farewell as only she can.

Guides

The Philadelphian’s Guide to Adopting, Pampering and Traveling With Your Pet

Whether you’re looking to adopt a four-legged friend or simply searching for a new way to pamper your pet, we’ve got you (and your bestie) covered.

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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.


Guides

Where and How to Adopt Your Pet in Philly

Where to look, and what to consider before you bring home a critter

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This Philly Animal Shelter’s Elaborate Photo Shoots Lead to Snapshot-Worthy Adoptions

Themed sessions at ACCT Philly are capturing the hearts of potential pet parents.

Donald Trump with Pennsylvania mom Clarice Schillinger, who just received her sentence for providing alcohol to her underage daughter and the daughter's underage friends at a drunken party (photo via Clarice Schillinger for PA campaign page)
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Philly Today: Let This Scandalous Doylestown Mom Be a Reminder to Not Get Kids Drunk

“Fun mom” no more.

The mascot for America 250 PA
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Philly Today: What the Hell Is Going on With This New Mascot for America’s 250th Birthday?

Plus, Lidia Bastianich helps Marc Vetri raise $385,000 in one night.

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