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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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you'll encounter a digital voting booth like the one behind this curtain during the philadelphia primary election
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Philly Today: Everything You Need to Know About Primary Day

Plus, Philly Republicans snub their only mayoral candidate.

a woman in philadelphia who cast an early vote before Election Day
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Here Are the Philadelphia Primary Problems You Should Definitely Report

And one you can probably skip.

taylor swift at night one of the Philadelphia stop on the Taylor Swift Eras Tour
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Review: After Five Years of Waiting, Taylor Swift Delivers Pure Magic

Swift’s three-night Philadelphia stand served as a fiery confetti-cannon reminder that the artist’s greatest strength is always her connection with her fans.

the candidates who could still get my undecided vote for Philadelphia mayor include Rebecca Rhynhart, Cherelle Parker, Helen Gym and Allan Domb
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Philly Today: Help, I’m Still Undecided! And I’m Not the Only One

Plus, Taylor Swift yells at Linc security guards. And Helen Gym avoids the union rat.

taylor swift, who just endorsed kamala harris for president, at lincoln financial field in philadelphia
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Photos: Taylor Swift and 69,000 of Her Closest Friends Descend on Philadelphia

Twas a long night at the Linc.

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FBI Questioned Us About Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, Staffers Say

On election’s eve, critics of the incumbent sheriff reveal the FBI asked about Bilal’s spending and management.


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 register of wills tracey gordon, who is the subject of a lawsuit filed by an ex-employee of her office
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Register of Wills Tracey Gordon Sued by Ex-Employee Days Before Primary

Mark Wilson claims he was fired from his job because he wouldn’t donate to Gordon’s campaign or buy tickets to her events. His former supervisor concurs.

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The Good News: More Sixers Basketball! The Bad News: It’ll Be in Boston

They were down big early, came back, but couldn’t seal the series at home.

Q&A

Philly’s Own Kate Flannery Reflects on The Office, 10 Years Later

We sat down at South Street dive bar Bob & Barbara’s with the woman who played Meredith.

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker, who thinks Philadelphia schools should be open year-round
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Cherelle Parker Wants Mandated Year-Round Schooling In Philadelphia

“Our children are no longer working the farms in the summertime,” she argues. Plus, Helen Gym picks up a not-uncontroversial endorsement.

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I Was at Game 5 in Boston, and It Was Pure Sixers Joy

Philly fans got loud in Boston as the Sixers beat the Celtics in Game 5.

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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.


bernie sanders, who is coming to philly to rally with helen gym
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Philly Today: Brace Yourselves… Bernie Sanders Is Coming to Philly

And AOC is joining him. Plus, Allan Domb and the world’s largest cannoli.

the company behind the noria aka kapsul air conditioner, which was philadelphia's biggest kickstarter campaign ever, is a spectacular failure
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Bankruptcy May Loom for Philly’s Biggest Kickstarter Ever

The South Philly company behind the Kapsul (formerly Noria) “smart” air conditioner is a spectacular failure.

helen gym, whose campaign is not at all happy with steve keeley
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Philly Today: Helen Gym Campaign Not Very Happy With Steve Keeley Tweet

Plus, Mayor Kenney disses Allan Domb’s endorsement.

Opinion

If Philly Had Ranked-Choice Voting, Here’s What I’d Do

With so many strong candidates, it can be hard to choose just one. Which is why Philadelphia should let voters rank the candidates. Here’s how I’d vote if we did.

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