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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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Narcotics Cops Found Not Guilty

Acquitted on all counts of corruption and shaking down drug dealers.

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Are These the New Sixers Jerseys?

Plus: Stephen A. Smith thinks the team’s new Ben Franklin logo is “corny.”

PA House Resolution to Honor Homophobic Pro-Life Advocate

“He would use terms like ‘faggot’ … toward Brian Sims.”

Insider: The Hot New Schools Cure-All That Isn’t a Cure-All

“Community schools” are a fine idea, but they’re expensive and unproven.

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The MOVE Anniversary: What They’re Saying

It was a local tragedy, but the story still reverberates nationally.

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The Case for Lynne Abraham

Michael Sklaroff: Abraham “has a true moral compass and the courage to speak truth to power.”


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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Lawyers in AG’s Office May Unionize

May 27 meeting to discuss “workplace rights” issues in wake of Kathleen Kane scandals.

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Video Released of Amtrak Derailment

Nutter confirms speed an issue; attorney says engineer doesn’t remember accident.

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The No-B.S. Mayoral Election Guide

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

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Isaiah Thomas Says ALL City Millennials Need a Voice

A series of Citified Q&As with the top Democratic challengers in the at-large City Council race.

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Scenes From an Occupation

Spikol: The Amtrak crash media frenzy.

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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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SEPTA’s Trenton Line Contingency Plan

Shuttle buses and beefed-up service on nearby lines will fill as Northeast Corridor is repaired.

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Shameless TV Lawyer Shills Self to Amtrak Crash Victims

He’s issued a press release.

Did the Derailed Amtrak Train Nearly Collide With an Oil Tanker?

Conrail won’t say.

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Jim Kenney Has Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race

First independent poll of the campaign shows Kenney with whopping 27-point lead over Lynne Abraham and Anthony Williams.

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