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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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In Beaver County, Candidate Owns Ammo Vending Machine

It’s a safety measure.

Septa regional rail train

SEPTA Key: Will Students Ride For “Free”?

Discounted transit for college kids could help keep them in Philly post-graduation.

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Union Accuses SugarHouse of Spying on Union Organizers

The casino says the allegation is absolutely untrue.

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Are Women Being Overmedicated?

Spikol: When it comes to our emotions, one doctor says yes.

REVIEW: Will Smith in Focus

An anything but focused offering from the hometown hero.

AC Names New LGBT Tourism Ambassador

The one and only Miss Richfield 1981.


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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Wolf’s Incredible Philly Tax Plan

His budget would provide a whopping $540M of tax relief to the city.

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No Standouts at Green-Themed Mayoral Forum

None of the candidates wildly impressed or flopped.

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Court to Hear Challenge to Death Penalty Moratorium

Philly. D.A. says Gov. Wolf doesn’t have the authority to halt executions.

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Debate on $15 Minimum Wage Starts Today

Council committee to hold hearing this morning.

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Here’s What Seth Williams Didn’t Say About Civil Forfeiture

Mathis: He defends the practice in Inky op-ed — while ignoring its best critics.

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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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Exactly How Free do We Want Our Nipples?

Weymouth: The Instagram campaign makes perfect sense — but I’d also never confronted a topless woman in public before.

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Cops: Pit Bull Stolen From Outside Philly Drug Store

Watch the surveillance footage.

11 Gay Things to Do This Week

Guerrilla Queer Bar in University City, two new shows from Mimi Imfurst and more.

DO THIS: Wing Bowl for Drag Queens

Wigs and Wings will kick-off Pride weekend.

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