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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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Holder Condemns Killing of Philadelphia Officer

Mentions slaying in broader statement against anti-police violence.

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Pa., NJ Really Stink at Pension Funding

In fact, they’ve separated themselves from the pack.

Philly’s Venture Capital Ranking? Perfectly Mediocre

But there are reasons for optimism.

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Sam Katz, Bill Green and Milton Street Walk Into a Bar…

Philadelphia’s General Election—usually a sleepwalk—is looking more interesting by the day.

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Judge: SEPTA Must Run Ads Comparing Muslims to Hitler

See the controversial ad.

NJ SPCA Chief Resigns After He’s Caught Sending Homophobic Texts

“This is why people hate police officers.”


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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Report: A.C. Fire Chief Dropped Pants

He’s suspended while the investigation continues.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at The Barnes

The popular LGBT happy hour was packed last evening.

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Former Teachers Sue SRC Over Free Speech

Plaintiffs say rights were denied at controversial charter meeting.

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The Brief: 5 Council Candidates With the Best Signatures Game

Plus, is Milton Street really an Independent?

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Council Expected to Call for Oil Train Safety

As accidents and derailments pile up, Philadelphia City Council takes a closer look.

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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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Feds to Handle Security for Pope Visit

Trip to Philadelphia designated a “national security special event.”

Bill Green for Mayor? For Council? For Anything?

He switched his party registration to “leave all doors open.”

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What Tom Wolf Wants vs. What He Might Get

Because you know he’s not going to get everything in his historically ambitious budget.

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School Funding Lawsuit Advances

They’re not waiting to see if Wolf’s budget promises materialize.

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