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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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Worker Dies After KOP Mall Electrocution

Joseph Iacovino was one of two workers injured in Monday acccident.

Youth Voices: Dalyla

“Stop killing my sisters.”

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All This Useless Tanking

Sixers did their part and lost last night — just like they did 63 other nights this season. They’re still likely to get just one draft pick.

Win Tickets to See Kinky Boots

We’re giving away a pair worth $225.

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Johnny Doc’s Giant Helping Hand to His Supreme Court Candidate Brother

$302,000 and counting.

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Court Weighs Challenge to NRA-Friendly Gun Law

Opponents says the legislation was passed improperly.


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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Many More Philly Students Opting Out of State Exams

486 students have opted out of standardized testing this year. Only 20 did last year.

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NJ Teacher Speaks Out Over Mumia Abu-Jamal Get-Well Cards

Her career is in jeopardy.

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In Philly, Paying Taxes Is Basically Optional

Fiorillo: You can thank the utterly incompetent, magnificently monolithic Department of Revenue.

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The Sixers Absolutely Need to Lose Tonight

McQuade: The problem? So do their opponents.

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Council Candidate Pushing $15/Hour Minimum Wage Only Paying $2.86/Hour

“It’s kind of low, not labor intensive work,” Sherrie Cohen’s campaign manager says.

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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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Lynne Abraham: Down But Hardly Out

After her collapse at last week’s debate, the former DA presses on.

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I Went to the Mets Opener in Phillies Gear

McQuade: And I wasn’t even heckled.

5 Works of Queer Poetry for National Poetry Month

As chosen by staff at Giovanni’s Room

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Apple’s Diverse Emoji Create New Ways to be Culturally Insensitive Online

Booker: How their new character set sparked a world of [poop emoji] on Twitter.

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