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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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UPDATE: Huge Kensington Fire Disrupts SEPTA

Three-alarm fire brought under control, but SEPTA stations remain closed.

Economic Segregation Alive and Well in Philadelphia

Says new study.

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PlanPhilly Moving to WHYY

The planning and development site leaves its longtime home at PennPraxis.

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It’s Your Business

IBA looking for LGBT Business Award recipient.

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District Renews Effort to Impose Terms on Teachers

SRC appeals court ruling that it didn’t have the authority to slash benefits.

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WATCH: New Sixer Isaiah Canaan Hits Amazing Shot

He was just acquired last week.


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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Comcast Made $68 Billion in 2014

Earnings report reveals the company is still on top.

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The Brief: Doug Oliver Doubles Down on Being Vague

At a Citified Q&A, the mayoral candidate was unapologetic about his lack of big ideas.

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Philly Residents Asked to Open Homes During Papal Visit

Archbishop Chaput asks residents to host visitors who can’t get a hotel room.

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Does Pennsylvania Have a Self-Esteem Problem?

Gov. Wolf says so — and runs into trouble.

Nutter Weighs School District’s $103 Million Request

“There’s no question the need is great.”

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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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Candidate Conversation: Doug Oliver & Holly Otterbein

Philly Mag’s new series kicked off tonight.

Man Crush Monday: Keith Stiles

The Boxers PHL manager on his local dude crushes.

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Report: Man Who Plays Sixers’ New Mascot Hated on the Sixers on Twitter

Who could blame him?

PA House Passes Cyber Bullying Legislation

It would make the act a third-degree misdemeanor.

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