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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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Here’s What Your Evening Commute Will Look Like in Philly

In a word: messy.

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WATCH: Is Chris Christie’s Political Bestie Abandoning Him?

Joe Kyrillos chaired Christie’s first gubernatorial campaign. But he just had dinner with Jeb Bush.

Mayor Nutter Recognizes Gloria Casarez

In his final budget address.

Cool New App to Explore City’s Budget

The app is not as deep as it should be, but it does represent progress.

Is Philadelphia Ready for a Plastic Bag Tax?

A nickel apiece to raise cash for street cleaning and limit waste.

Anna Aagenes Leaving Brian Sims’s Office

To work for LGBT sports nonprofit You Can Play.


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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Councilman Jones: Nutter’s Property Tax Proposal a “Heavy Lift”

City Council members are up for reelection this year.

Top Resources For LGBT Youth in Philly

Youth centers, scholarship funds, education opportunities and more.

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Follow Live: Mayor Nutter’s Final Budget Address

The mayor is announcing his already-controversial $3.95 billion spending plan this morning.

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WATCH: John Oliver Talks About Philly’s Crumbling Infrastructure

How a hankering for sausage sandwiches saved lives.

Johnny Weir, Chris Salvatore Most Eligible Gay Bachelors

As named by Out magazine.

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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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Woman Crashes Cadillac Escalade Through Bank Window

It wound up parked in the lobby.

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Best and Worst of Last Night’s TV Weather Madness

McQuade: How the weather still drives us all a little crazy.

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Mayor Nutter’s Last Tax Hike Is a Whopper.

What his final budget says about his priorities.

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Revel Sale Postponed. Again.

A new bidder has emerged.

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