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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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20 Years After the Vet: A Remembrance of Philly’s Storied Stadium

We loved it! We hated it! And we tore it down 20 years ago this month.

Michael Jackson, the subject of a musical presented by the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, during his trial on sexual abuse allegations
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Philly Today: The Kimmel Center Has a Michael Jackson Problem

“It’s awful that the Kimmel decided to put this musical on,” says one local victims rights’ advocate.

Kevin Spacey, who just had the Philadelphia Film Society cancel a screening of his new movie Peter Five Eight, in a 2023 photo
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Philly Today: Kevin Spacey Not Welcome Here, It Turns Out

So much for his big movie premiere. Plus, the return of Jerry Blavat’s Memories in Margate.

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St. Joe’s Upset Win Leads the Night in Philly Sports

Reports from the NCAA conference tournaments, the Sixers, and a Phillies glide

Suspects in Valley Forge Casino heist
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Philly Today: Bozo Gunmen Attempt Worst Casino Heist Ever

Plus, why you should never say “Happy St. Patty’s Day.”

Philadelphia journalist and activist josh kruger, who was murdered at his Point Breeze home in 2023
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Philly Today: Guilty Plea Expected in Josh Kruger Murder

Plus, all four suspects in last week’s bus stop shooting now in custody.


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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Why More Musicians Should Be Like Philly Rapper Tierra Whack

The groundbreaking performer returns after too long a wait.

Former Harriton High School English teacher Jeremy Schobel, who has was arrested on child porn charges
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Philly Today: Main Line Teacher Posed as Teen Online to Lure Girls

Including at least one student at his school. Plus, PennDot finally fixing potholes.

The University of Pennsylvania, which is accused of McCarthyism in a new lawsuit centered on Penn's handling of antisemitism accusations
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Philly Today: Penn Accused of McCarthyism in New Lawsuit

Plus, one of the biggest Oscars winners was actually our own Comcast.

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Ben Kirshner’s Plan to Transform How Pennsylvania Does Business

Pennsylvania is a notoriously tough place to start or run a business. Can the first guy to sell coffee on the internet fix that? The governor sure thinks so.

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It’s Not “Executive Privilege” When Black Professionals Assert Their Titles for Survival

This is what I heard when I heard Celena Morrison yell, “I work for the mayor!”

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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.


Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks and Grace Kelly all made memorable moments in Philadelphia Oscars history (photos via Getty Images)
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Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History

Lots of tears. Some dazzling elegance. And one huge scandal.

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50 Years of Best of Philly: Sports

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

Senator Bob Casey, who pulled his support for William Way Community Center after word of their sex parties got out
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Philly Today: Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties

Who would have thunk it? Plus, why there’s no body cam footage of that viral state trooper incident.

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Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.

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