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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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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.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Mel Stevens

Our intern shares her local lady crushes.

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Feds to Scrutinize 25 Philly Eateries for ADA Compliance

Some of the city’s most-popular restaurants will be checked.


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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Nefertiti Jaquez Reported Officer’s Death an Hour Before He Died

She’s no longer with NBC10.

Jim Kenney is Speaking at Woody’s Tonight

A gay fundraiser for mayoral hopeful.

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The Main Line Has a Counterfeit Money Problem

Bed Bath & Beyond, DSW and the Apple Store targeted.

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McNeil Pleads Guilty in Tainted Tylenol Case

There were metal particles found in bottles of children’s medication.

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Firefighter’s Family Wants Criminal Charges

Joyce Craig died in the line of duty. A leaked report raises new questions.

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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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Campaign’s First TV Ad Bought by Special Interests

A PAC affiliated with Johnny Doc has a positive spot on Jim Kenney.

Let’s Stop Accepting “Accidents” as Inevitable

Op-Ed: Different planning and infrastructure decisions would save lives.

Kaleia Wins Songbird Season 3

The first transgender singer to do so.

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Another Fattah Is Running for Office

Fran Fattah, Rep. Chaka Fattah’s daughter, filed nomination petitions for judge.

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