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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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Most of PA Turnpike Now Has a 70 MPH Speed Limit

But will fatalities increase as a result?

The Philly Police Want You To Dig Through Their Data

A ton of info on police shootings and stop-and-frisk is now online.

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WATCH: Woman, 100, Sets 100m Dash Record in Philly

She did it at the Penn Relays.

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Social Justice Activists Clash With Kenney Over Stop-and-Frisk

At a town hall, protesters accused the mayor of breaking a campaign promise to end the controversial policing strategy.

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Atlantic City Makes Bond Payments, Avoids Default (For Now)

But the situation remains dire.

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The Red-Hot Phillies Are Five(!) Games Over .500

They’ve won six straight.


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.


Can’t Sleep? This Is Why, Philly.

Here’s your playbook for how to tune out and turn in.

Norcrossing the Delaware

How South Jersey’s political boss is making his move on Philly.

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Best Thing: The Phils Got to Papelbon

Hingston: Because revenge is still sweet.

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Kathryn Knott, Dad, Bucks County Sued for $5 Million for “Retaliation”

It’s all about “anonymous” Internet comments.

SEPTA Wins State Environmental Award

The agency’s battery-storage program earned it the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

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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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The Eagles Screwed Sam Bradford

Missanelli: Trade him to Denver. Now.

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10 Things You Might Not Know Are at the Franklin Institute

The first-ever movies! Ben Franklin’s sword! A really creepy automaton! And more wonders of the scientific world.

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WATCH: Eagles Fans Already Booing QB Carson Wentz

After he didn’t sign any autographs.

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Philly Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme

Melanie Bullock allegedly tried to scam the state out of 38K.

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