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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

Inside the $6 billion bet to turn a Philly employment hub into a place you want to live


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This Just In: All the Details You Need About Philly’s Parallel Parking Championship

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How Hoagie Heir Joey Sacco Became an OnlyFans Millionaire

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New HBO Documentary Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

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Moore Prof: Women Don’t Design “Girly” Video Games

Industry pros and the college’s students will prove it at “Game Changers.”

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Gov. Tom Wolf Has Prostate Cancer

He says it’s treatable and won’t affect his duties as governor.

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WATCH: Man ODs on Bus, Revived by Upper Darby Police

They used an anti-overdose drug, Narcan, to help him.

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McCoy, Lawyers Meet With D.A.’s Office

The Scoop: Meanwhile, FOP Prez John McNesby is tired of waiting for charges in brawl.

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Will Brian Sims Fight Off Two Ballot Challenges?

Two groups of people filed paperwork to try to knock the incumbent off the ballot. Both have ties to Sims’ opponents.

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5 Takeaways From the Alleged Johnny Doc Brawl

Meet the new Doc. Same as the old Doc?


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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N.J. Announces Regulations for Skill-Based Casino Video Games

They could be in A.C. soon.

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Harry Jay Katz, Philadelphia’s Playboy, Has Died

His biography is a tale of over-the-top excess and tragic failures.

Philly Queer Woman to Launch Inclusive Dating App

Plus: HRC Philly announces its gala headline performer.

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Kids Are Mummifying Chickens at a Main Line School

Like actual chickens. It takes 70 days.

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The Top 10 Dog Breeds in Philadelphia

Never mind the Lab, German shepherd is top dog in Philly.

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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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Drexel Prof Was Integral to Finding Gravitational Waves

Stephen McMillan’s paper way back in 2000 told LIGO scientists what to look for.

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How to Talk About Hillary Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Weymouth: She’s not going anywhere, so perhaps we should finally talk about her like she’s a human.

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Hinkie Keeps Eye On Sixers’ Future

Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie says it’s his job to take long-term view when rebuilding the team.

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What Kenney’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton Says About Him

Is Philly’s “progressive” new mayor reverting to his “moderate-conservative” past?

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