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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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Uber Helping PPA Bust UberX Drivers

“I love it that they are nuts enough to do this,” says PPA inspector.

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The Odd Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Comcast

Byron Allen — remember him? — says Comcast hired Al Sharpton to get his support on hot-button issues.

Survey Says: Pa. Has Lots of Survey Researchers

Pew research reveals each state’s most unique job.

Madonna Coming to Philly

This September on her Rebel Heart Tour.

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Neff, New SRC Chair, Issues Public Statement

“The governor has asked me to serve as chair of the SRC.”

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The Brief: Is Bill Green’s Political Future Over?

And other questions about Gov. Wolf’s bold move.


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.


Philadelphia’s Economic Growth Among Worst Worldwide

Of the globe’s 300 largest metro areas, the local economy comes in 250th.

Icy Weather Delays Schools

Travel caution is urged, and more wintry weather is expected.

Wolf Dumps Green at SRC

Marjorie Neff will replace him, but Green will challenge the decision.

The New Boom

An inside look at the trends — and the players — driving Philly’s resurgence.

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How to Root for the Tanking Sixers

Why you need to pull for the Lakers (and the Heat and the Thunder) right now.

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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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No Small Talk (I’m From Philly)

Weymouth: Inside the mind of a Philadelphian abroad.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Flower Show opened. Spring can’t be far behind. Can it?

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Philly, These Three Questions Could Be on Your May Ballot

Study up.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

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