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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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The lost money at Tony's Baltimore Grill in Atlantic City
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Philly Today: Lost Wad of Cash at Iconic Atlantic City Restaurant Has Very Happy Ending

See, there really are still good people in this world.

Local writer Ivy Smoak, aka Amanda Hauge, author of the erotic fan fiction book Roughing the Princess. The book is inspired by the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Ivy Smoak publicity image)
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Philly Today: Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Local Author’s “Smutty” New Erotica Book

Ivy Smoak said she wrote “Roughing the Princess” in just three days. It took Taylor Swift fans much less time to hate it.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who wants to bring the National Guard to Kensington (photo courtesy Philadelphia City Council)
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Philly Today: Cherelle Parker Wants to Unleash the U.S. Military in Kensington

Can soldiers help solve the opioid crisis? Plus, the Phillies go from heroes to zeroes.

Philadelphia Democratic leader Bob Brady, who is upset that Philly Democrats are endorsing Kendra Brooks
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Philly Today: Bob Brady Furious Over Working Families Party Endorsements

Plus, a SEPTA strike?

Phillies fans like these are paying top dollar for potential Phillies World Series tickets on sites like StubHub
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Philly Today: Inside the Hot Market for “Contingency” Phillies World Series Tickets

You can buy tickets to a game that may or may not happen. And you’ll pay dearly for it.

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Can Keith Jones Lead the Flyers Out of the Wilderness?

Pretty much everyone was surprised when the Flyers tabbed trash-talking Jones to be president of hockey operations.


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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Philly Today: Abington Latest Suburb to Mull a Plastic Bag Ban

Plus, the Phils whiff big out West, a Philly kid wows ’em at the Apollo, and Arcadia U.’s ice hockey coach makes history.

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Ten Years After Oprah Book Pick, Philly’s Ayana Mathis Is Back

The early reviews are stellar for The Unsettled, which was partly inspired by the MOVE bombing.

Burt Young, who recently died, with Sylvester Stallone in 2014 for the premiere of the Rocky musical on Broadway
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Philly Today: RIP to Rocky Great Burt Young

Rocky wouldn’t have been Rocky without him. Plus, a great Phillies moment at last night’s Queen concert.

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Dispatches From Gritty’s Chaos Corner and More of What’s New at Wells Fargo Center

Gold-leaf cheesesteaks, a Stephen Starr restaurant, and even more mischief from the Flyers mascot.

Philadelphia Phillies fans celebrate after the Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2
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Philly Today: Even Arizona Thinks the Phillies Are “Unstoppable”

Maybe that’s why you can get a ticket to Game 3 for just $11.

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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.


Philadelphia police say the man wearing the motorcycle helmet in the wild viral motorcycle video from Sunday night is 26-year-old Cody Heron
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Philly Today: Wild Biker Cody Heron Just Had a Very Bad Day in Court

Plus, the Washington Post hates Wawa pizza, too.

a photo of a wawa pizza by a Philly resident who posted a negative wawa pizza review
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Philly Today: People Really, Really Hate Wawa Pizza — For Good Reason

And it turns out this isn’t the first time the Great Wawa Pizza Experiment has failed.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Phillies 2023 Playoffs

Where to watch, how to watch, who to watch, and everything else you need to know about Red October.

josh kruger, the murdered philadelphia journalist who has been accused of sexually abusing the suspect in his death
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Philly Today: Amid Sex Abuse Allegations, Service for Murdered Journalist Josh Kruger Canceled

Plus, noted Philly-area antisemite and gym freak joins Trump family rally tour.

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