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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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Homeless Man Arrested for Slaying of Psychiatrist

Manuel Baez is accused of killing Dr. Howard Baker.

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Atlantic City “Polercoaster” One Step Closer to Reality

The Casino Redevelopment Authority has approved the 350-foot-tall vertical roller coaster.

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Cop Uses Well-Known Beatles Rumor to Capture Suspect

This one wasn’t too hard to figure out.

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Four Things We Learned About Sister Mary Scullion

Philly’s “saint” profiled in Christian Science Monitor cover story.

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AG Kathleen Kane Applauds Justice Eakin’s Suspension

Kane: Emails undermine credibility in justice system.

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Stolen SUV Collides with Trolley in Southwest Philadelphia

27 passengers, operator sent to local hospitals. SUV occupants critical.


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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Proposal: Ban Pa. Gun Sales to Terror Suspects

Legislation promised in both Senate and House.

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Students: Call It “Thoroughly Racist Millie”

CAPA dumps musical after students decry stereotypes.

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Temple Got Hosed By the Referees Last Night

It sure looked to us like Tyler Mayes recovered that on-side kick.

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SEPTA Holiday Service: Everything You Need to Know

Overnight service on the eves, extra trains to accommodate Christmas Eve departures, added service for Eagles, fireworks, Mummers.

Survey: Lancaster and Scranton Top Places For Gay and Lesbian Dating

No, we’re not kidding!

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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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Diamonds Snatched in Center City

Morning headlines: Man was carrying $348,000 of stones in his shoulder bag when it was stolen.

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Sixers Lose 104-90

The Sixers dropped their 11th straight game Tuesday night, losing 104-90 to the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.

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Supreme Court Justice Eakin Suspended for Emails

Court of Judicial Discipline said it was “deeply and profoundly troubled.”

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Superior Court Orders New Trial for Monsignor Lynn

Said admission of the “Secret Archive” was grounds for tossing out Lynn’s conviction.

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