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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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Welcome to Salary Cap City

Missanelli: We don’t win much, but we’ve got a lot of money stored up for the future.

Opinion

44 Taxes We Pay as Philadelphians

Marks: Bring it on, Governor Wolf and Mayor Nutter. We apparently can’t get enough.

Philanthropy Friday: Leeway Foundation

An organization supporting women and trans artists.

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Feds Postpone Release of Philly Police Report

Delay comes as department reacts to death of officer.

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Wyland Hopes to Save Whaling Wall Mural From Demo

The artist wasn’t aware of the proposed renovation.

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Customs Agent Arrested for Stealing Cash from Deportees

DA calls it “deplorable.”


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.


The Snow-Busting Machines Philly Ought to Have

Your kids could be in school right now.

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The Brief: Michael Nutter’s “Historic” L&I Investment

A vital part of the mayor’s budget you didn’t hear about.

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Officials Praise Fallen Philly Officer

On Robert Wilson: “He was one of the best police officers this city has to offer, period.”

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WATCH: Sledding Down Art Museum Steps on a Folding Table

You’ve got to give them points for trying

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Does Michael Nutter’s Property Tax Stand a Chance?

The schools need cash, but this is an election year.

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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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Pretty Much Every School in Philly Is Closed On Friday

We hope you went to the liquor store on Thursday.

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Officer Killed in North Philly Shooting

Two suspects are in custody — one hospitalized after being shot.

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Philly Deploys 374 Trucks to Deal With Storm

Streets commissioner says nearly all streets should be clear within 36 hours of snow’s end.

9 Best New Gay Movies On Netflix Streaming

Lilting, Sordid Lives and the film that inspired the creation of the Trevor Project.

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