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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 Rise and Fall of Kathleen Kane

The inside story of her meltdown, and of the man who lit the match.

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Arn Tellem and Franz Lidz Are Hall of Fame-Bound

The sports super-agent and the prolific writer talk sports, the Jason Collins story, and growing up in the Philly ’burbs in the ’60s.

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The No-B.S. Council At-Large Election Guide

The best and worst of each candidate, deep links, and all the answers you need before Tuesday.

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Dunkin’ Donuts Is Philly’s True Coffee Soulmate

Weymouth: The indie cups are great and there’s nothing wrong with Wawa, but DD is the only coffee spot that truly gets us.

Ask Liz: Can I Park in Front of a Broken Hydrant?

And why do we get just 30 seconds to cross the street?

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

When an Amtrak train derailed in their midst, the River Wards got it done.


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.


WATCH: Jim Kenney Sings at Tavern on Camac

He takes on “Pennies From Heaven.”

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FBI Investigating Whether Amtrak Train Hit by Projectile

The NTSB made the announcement on Friday.

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Inky Union Says Strike Authorization Vote Possible

“We are starting to see no other options.”

The Mayoral Race Gets Weird — Real Weird

Tony Williams touts a poll that doesn’t exist, then says Jim Kenney also would sack Police Commissioner Ramsey.

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The Beautiful Destruction of Market East

Chronicling the demolition, before — hopefully — the rebirth.

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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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Why Activists Really Don’t Like Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Bill

The legislation is “teetering on the precipice of irrelevance and unworkability.”

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

The Mummers throw a drag party, the 5K Walk Against Hate, two Gayborhood bar crawls and more.

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Derailment: Midshipman Laid to Rest

Wreckage cleared, but the political battles continue to rage.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Fakers, Quakers, movers, shakers … springtime in Philly!

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