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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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Philly Today: This Guy Hates the PPA More Than You Hate the PPA

And speaking of the PPA, drivers got 3 ,053 more reasons to hate it on Monday. Plus, the endorsement bonanza continues. Ad nauseam.

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On 76ers Arena, We Shouldn’t Rush “the Process”

The recent controversy surrounding the multibillion dollar proposal might be less contentious if we had a road map for how the decision will be made.

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Against All Odds, the Sixers Beat Celtics in Game 1

I got your moral victory right here, Boston.

philadelphia mayoral candidate Helen Gym, who just sent a cease and desist letter to every Philadelphia TV station
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Philly Today: Helen Gym Just Sent this Cease and Desist Letter to Every Philly TV Station

Plus, it’s not hard to guess who just got AOC’s endorsement.

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Philly Today: Do We Really Care What Mark Ruffalo Thinks About Our Election?

The Incredible Hulk is the latest to endorse Helen Gym. Plus, the big new poll is a doozy.

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Prominent Real Estate Developer Shawn Bullard Wins Lawsuit Against Woman Who Accused Him of Rape

Jury awards $250,000 to Bullard, a former NFL hopeful and reality-TV personality, who adamantly denied the woman’s allegation.


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: New Allan Domb Ad Compares Him to Jalen Hurts

Plus, Rendell endorses Rhynhart. And the Citizen app continues to suck.

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Pennsylvania’s New Speaker of the House Talks the Bible, Beyoncé, and the Big Lie

An interview with Joanna McClinton, the first woman to hold that office.

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Philly Today: The Single Most Bizarre Moment from Last Night’s Debate

A candidate went on a racial attack. It didn’t work out so well. Plus, the Philly native who just bought Amy Schumer’s apartment for $13 million.

tom hanks, who just gifted a rare typewriter to a south philadelphia typewriter shop
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Philly Today: Tom Hanks Gifts Rare Typewriter to South Philly Shop

Plus, Rebecca Rhynhart winning in thoroughly unscientific (but still interesting!) online poll.

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There’s Now an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Version of Monopoly

It’s no Chardee MacDennis, but that’s probably for the best.

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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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Philly Today: Parking Ticket Chaos Leads to Federal Class Action Lawsuit

Plus, a Comcast NBCUniversal scandal. And more reader mail!

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An Oral History of the 76ers’ Epic 1983 Championship

The behind-the-scenes story of one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.

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Sixers Sweep the Nets in Playoff Series!

With Joel Embiid out, Tobias Harris stepped up in a big way.

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Despite Harden Ejection, Sixers Take Down Nets to Go Up 3-0

They had us biting our nails in the last couple minutes, but Maxey delivered once again.

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