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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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Philly Says It Will Fill a Reported Pothole in Three Days

But you have to report it first.

Philanthropy Friday: Y-HEP

Philly FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project.

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Sometimes, Racism Is Just Racism

Francis: No excuses for the OU frat boys.

Philly Black Pride Looking for Scholarship Recipient

Money for a local LGBTQ student of color.

WATCH: Jon Stewart Bashes Christie Over Exxon Settlement

(He gets in a few shots at Sen. Robert Menendez, too.)

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How Ed Rendell Would Fix Ferguson

Jobs and meetings. Lots and lots of meetings.


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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Funeral Set for Officer Wilson

Services will be held Saturday morning at the Palestra.

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At Last, Real Substance in the Philadelphia Mayor’s Race

Plus, hard-earned words of wisdom from Milton Street.

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Milton Street: “I’m Running, I’m Running!”

The Independent kicks off his, um, Democratic campaign for mayor.

Kathy Griffin Quits Fashion Police

She goes to Twitter to explain why.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Appeared in Court Today

“All three defendants steadfastly maintain their innocence.”

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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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Sam Katz’s Audacious, Radical Plan to Save City Schools

He’s not even a mayoral candidate. Yet.

Did Jaden Smith Come Out of the Closet?

The Internet says he did.

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Does Bradford Make the Birds Better?

Missanelli: Either Chip sees something that we don’t, or he’s got something up his sleeve.

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Council Won’t Debate Property Tax Hike Until After the Election

Isn’t that convenient?

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