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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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Which Online Grocery Services Are the Best?

We tried ’em all and ranked them for you.

The Confessions of Philly’s Delivery Brigade

Drunk people, our city’s banana obsession, and the joy of delivering Taco Bell at 3 a.m.

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These Are the 20 Worst People on Philly Sidewalks

We ranked ’em: From spitters to sudden stoppers to the most menacing sidewalk occupier of all.

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How Trauma Overwhelms Philly Schoolkids

And the school district’s innovative new plan to help.

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Starbucks said “Never mind.”

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Pro-Tony Williams Group Drops $500K Bomb on the Mayor’s Race

An independent organization is behind a new, pricey ad campaign.


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.


Spirited Tattooing Coalition Opens on Baltimore Avenue

Our interview with the owner of the first queer tattoo shop.

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Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters: A Tribute

A local infomercial legend.

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Fumo to Judge: Let Me Off Early / Judge to Fumo: No Way

Bad news for Team Vince.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Comcast secrets, mystery thieves, Hollywood intrigue: What a week!

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Why Jim Kenney, Not Lynne Abraham, Got the NOW Endorsement

The Philly NOW chapter says Abraham didn’t seek its support.

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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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Report: Deaths of Cooper CEO, Wife Ruled a Murder-Suicide

John Sheridan said to have killed his wife, then himself.

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Temple Has a Great Shot at Being “Crappy UConn” This Year

The Owls could win the men’s and women’s NIT.

Gay Things To Do: Weekend Roundup

Pusse Parlor, benefit party for Attic Youth Center, Dark Knight Sleepover, and more.

Philadelphia Solar Power Growth Lagging Other Cities

Lots of official activity, but not a lot of actual installations compared to other cities.

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