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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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a storefront of David's Bridal, the Conshohocken-based wedding gown retailer that just declared bankruptcy for the second time
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Philly Today: David’s Bridal Declares Bankruptcy — Again

Mass layoffs. Massive debt. Plus, 70 dogs in Philadelphia need your help. Now.

the 1500 block of Christian Street in South Philadelphia, where an Airbnb nightmare has been playing out since 2000.
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Philly Today: An Airbnb Nightmare in South Philly

What do you do when your Airbnb guest refuses to leave… for months? Plus, reader mail!

Opinion

This Is What Black Voters in Philly Say They Want From the Next Mayor

As a radio host at WURD, a columnist for the Tribune and a TV host for PhillyCAM, I hear from a lot of Black voters. Here’s what they’ve told me they care about in the mayoral primary. 

Opinion

Why Are 42 Percent of Black Voters Still Undecided on Philly’s Next Mayor?

Here’s why I believe Black voters remain cautious — and why we shouldn’t be surprised.

somebody tried to, uh, pay tribute to joe biden, seen here in Philadelphia in March, with a Pennsylvania vanity license plate
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Philly Today: No, You Cannot Have “FUBIDEN” as Your PA Vanity Plate

A look through the annals of rejected plates. Plus, hot dog fight at Phillies game leads to fan ejections.

Guides

Everything You Need to Know Before the 76ers Enter the NBA Playoffs

Here they come! Here’s everything you need to catch up on the Sixers before they head into the Wells Fargo Center this weekend.


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.


a cheesesteak at Dalessandro's, home of the best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's best cheesesteak contest
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Bon Appétit Thinks It’s Found the 8 Best Cheesesteaks In Philadelphia

And this is one of them. Plus, Jeff Brown pulls a Donald Trump.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Big Mayoral Debate

It’s the one and only televised debate in the Philadelphia mayor’s race.

helen gym, a candidate for mayor of philadelphia
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Philly Today: Republicans Are Switching Parties to Vote Against Helen Gym

Plus, Jeff Brown has a problem and Center City is, apparently, “remarkably safe.” So y’all can come on back!

This South Philly carnival has banned unaccompanied minors.
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Philly Today: South Philly Carnival Bans Unaccompanied Minors

Plus, a battle over Lunchables in Philly schools.

Opinion

Are Online Reviews Helping Consumers — or Driving Our Indecision?

In the age of e-commerce, we can rank, rate and report on every single thing we buy. Whether all that information is actually making us smarter, savvier shoppers is another story.

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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.


Longform

The Amazing Story of How Philly Cheesesteaks Became Huge in Lahore, Pakistan

The ways immigration patterns and global politics — plus a bit of serendipity — intertwined to make our iconic sandwich a hit in the 13-million-resident megalopolis.

eagles owner jeffrey lurie, former sixers owner and current fanatics CEO michael rubin, and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts are among the richest people in the Philadelphia area, according to a new Forbes ranking
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Philly Today: Just How Rich Are Philadelphia’s 8 Richest People?

The new Forbes list shows us the way. Plus, Center City gets a new Barnes & Noble.

philadelphia police on wednesday night after large groups of teams caused crime and mayhem in the city
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Philly Today: What to Make of the City’s Week of Mayhem?

Plus, are you ready for the city’s first municipal public restroom? I’m not.

Someone has been distributing antisemitic propaganda on Septa's Market-Frankford Line.
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Philly Today: There’s a Disturbing Trend of Antisemitism Across the City

The latest incident occurred on Septa. Plus, why Krasner says he needs a $7 million boost.

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