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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

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

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Chase Utley Is No Longer Phillies’ Starting 2B

Utley out. Cesar Hernandez in.

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Every Philly School May Soon Have a Counselor

If an independent arbitrator’s ruling sticks, that is.

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Felony Policy Won’t Affect Kane

She requires employees facing charges to be suspended without pay. The policy does not apply to her.

Katie McGinty Approached on Senate Run

But Joe Sestak trying to attract Democratic support. And Pat Toomey might be America’s luckiest Republican.

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South Street Headhouse Chair Resigns; Investigation Under Way

“Legal matters involve the misappropriation of SSHD funds,” Headhouse officials say.

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3 Philly Lessons From Pope Francis’ Ecuador Visit

The crowds, the weather, the pope himself all present challenges.


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.


VIDEO: Weedney Houston Performs Throughout Gayborhood

“The greatest drug of all just happens to be weed.”

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Rich Negrin: My Day Begins and Ends with Gun Violence

A day in the life of Philadelphia’s managing director.

McNabb Arrested for DUI in Arizona

Police say he rear-ended another car at a stoplight.

Would You Go To an All-Nude Stripper Party?

There’s one at Sansom Street Gym this Saturday.

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Philly May Allow Camping in City Parks During Pope Visit

Is this a good idea? Vote in our poll here.

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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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What’s Your Shore Point’s Spirit Shark?

Weymouth: We imagine where these Shark Week stars would hang out at the Jersey Shore.

What If the Pope Visited the Philadelphia Gayborhood?

We came up with our own gay agenda.

Beware the Creation of a “Roid-Rage SRC”

Opinion: A state-run “achievement district” is a terrible idea with too many Philadelphia backers.

How the Big Blue Bin Has Made Recycling Awfully Expensive

The city used to turn a profit off recyclables. Not anymore.

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