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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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On the left, John Fetterman sporting his new Walter White mustache. On the right, the real Walter White from Breaking Bad
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Philly Today: Fetterman’s Kids Love the Walter White Jokes About Their Dad

Who knew they were such Breaking Bad fans? Plus, some local Wawas are getting expensive upgrades.

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These Are the Golden Years?

My husband just retired. I’m still working. From home. It’s created some … tension in the relationship.

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Be on the Lookout for a Delco Kitten Killer

If you’re looking for signs of the end-times, friends, just read on. Also: How’d those Eagles do?

The atrocious Blue Beetle movie ad on Philadelphia's Art Museum steps.
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Philly Today: Literally Everybody Hates the Ad on the Art Museum Steps

I’m glad I’m not the only one to point out this travesty. Plus, Bruce Springsteen disappoints fans.

A mural on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps advertising the upcoming Warner Bros. movie Blue Beetle
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Philly Today: Art Museum Steps Shouldn’t Be Used for Advertising

The iconic staircase has been transformed into an ad for a superhero movie. Plus, Bradley Cooper accused of “Jewface.”

Mike Roman and Donald Trump, both of whom are charged in the Georgia case
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Philly Today: Meet the Kensington Guy Charged in Georgia’s Donald Trump Case

Plus, what’s with the Phillies 7:07 start time?!


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.


Philadelphia lawyer Qawi Abdul-Rahman, whose home was raided by the FBI on Friday, resulting in the arrest of a 17-year-old on terrorism charges.
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Teen Terror Suspect Lived in Home of Philly Lawyer Who Just Ran for Judge

“You wanna find out what I’m really about?” attorney Qawi Abdul-Rahman said when we asked him about the arrest. “Text or call me one more time, and you’ll find out what I’m really about.”

Bruce Springsteen, who you can see twice in Philadelphia this week, should you really want to
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Philly Today: Sorry, Bruce, But You’re No Taylor Swift

The most expensive tickets to his Philly shows this week are one third the price of her cheapest seats. Plus, about Alex Holley’s braids.

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Gretchen Harrington, a Delco Pastor, and the End of Innocence

The inside story of Marple Township’s infamous 50-year-old cold case.

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Death by Cheese, SEPTA Called on the Carpet, and Some Pretzel Pizza

Plus: Hey, serial killers, you’re slacking off! And some doggos for Friday fun

6ABC meteorologist Cecily Tynan, who just had a birthday and is now 55 years old
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Philly Today: Cecily Tynan Has Had Enough of Your Post-Storm Complaining

Plus, yes, another SEPTA accident.

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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.


Lizzo performing in July, several weeks before she was to headline Made in America, which has now been canceled
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Philly Today: So Why Was Made In America Canceled? We Break Down the Theories

Plus, a Stephen Starr sushi switcheroo.

Renderings of what two of the proposed Harriet Tubman statues might look like in Philadelphia
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Philly Today: Which Harriet Tubman Statue Is Right for Philadelphia?

Plus, Patti LaBelle’s Walmart food hits $200 million in sales.

6abc meteorologist adam joseph, who recently had to explain why the station talks about the jersey shore in the way that it does
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Philly Today: Adam Joseph Wades Into Major Jersey Shore Linguistics Controversy

Plus, could this be the end for Girls Rock Philly?

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The Beauty of Vacation Friends

There’s something about being on vacation that opens us up to friendships with people we’d never, ever befriend in real life.

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