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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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DNC Security Won’t Shut Down City

The Scoop: Officials say they have a “flawless” security plan.

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This Photo of Ted Cruz at Princeton Will Haunt You

Hingston: He carries a big stick. How big do his hands look to you?

OPINION: TV Needs More LGBTQ Diversity

There are people who still believe LGBTQ people of color barely exist … and TV might be to blame.

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NAACP Blasts “Bullies in Blue” Over Grandmother’s Arrest

Internal Affairs is looking into the March 9th arrest of a former city social worker.

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Sen. Toomey to Meet with Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee

But he says he still won’t vote to confirm Merrick Garland.

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Ad Watch: Joe Sestak Quotes The Rock in New Video

He says he’s going to be The People’s Champion.


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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11 Things You Might Not Know About the Founding Fathers’ Dogs

Hingston: Some canine history in honor of National Puppy Day.

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Wolf Will Let GOP Budget Become Law

The 2015-16 budget impasse is over. Just in time for the 2016-17 budget impasse?

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Dikembe Mutombo Was in Brussels Airport During Attack

The former Sixers was unharmed, he confirmed on Facebook, but 31 people were killed in the terrorist attacks.

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Analysis: How the Wildcats Can Win It All

McQuade: Why they’re an even better bet after the first two rounds.

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Pa. Legislature Mulls Lead Crackdown

In the wake of Flint, legislation to test for and reduce lead in the environment.

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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.


Wilt Chamberlain
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Recording of Wilt’s 100-Point Game to be Preserved by Library of Congress

Nobody else has come close.

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Rendell Skeptical of Soda Tax

The Scoop: He argues against targeting a single industry for revenues.

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ACLU: Philly Police Have “Failed” to Fix Stop-and-Frisk

Top Cop Richard Ross says changes are on the way.

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Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Northern Liberties

The suspect took her passport and $650 in cash and gift cards.

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