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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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The Pope Mural in Philadelphia

Philly Is Getting A Mural of The Pope

And you can help paint it.

How Car Sharing Can Lower Rent Costs

When developers build new parking spots, the costs are passed down to tenants.

Preston and Steve Named “Favorite Straight People of the Year”

For their work to advance HIV awareness.

These Six Foods Will Improve Your Sex Life

So much for an apple a day.

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$10,000 Reward In South Philly Sexual Assault

Have you seen this man?

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Insider: Progressives Are “Out of Touch” On Jobs

Steinke: Job creation is a civil rights issue.


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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Newspaper Strike Authorization Vote Set for June 3rd

Negotiations with Philadelphia Media Network move closer to the precipice.

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61-Foot, 11-Ton Duck Coming to Philadelphia Waterfront

“It’s pretty hard to pop this thing,” says the man responsible.

Your Comments About the New Sex Toy Vending Machine Were Mostly Hilarious

We’ve rounded up some of the best.

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20 Teens Charged in Cape May Sexting Scandal

Have you checked your middle schooler’s phone lately?

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Forecast: “Below Normal” Hurricane Season Expected

But El Niño adds an element of uncertainty.

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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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Can Philly Reduce Its Prison Population?

Jim Kenney’s willingness to tackle jail overcrowding will be a true test of his commitment to criminal justice reform.

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Could Philly Newspapers Survive a Strike?

The news business is fragile. Would a strike end it all?

An employee of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority raises his fist in the air, Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, while entering a SEPTA bus depot in north Philadelphia. | AP Photo, Joseph Kaczmarek
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SEPTA to Ban Controversial Ads

Action comes after buses carried anti-Islam messages for a month.

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Did Obama Help Produce Philly’s New Sick Leave Law?

USA Today suggests presidential agenda helped sway Mayor Nutter.

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