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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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Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Pissi Myles’ new show, Margaret Cho comes to town, our Flower Show Party and more.

Tom Wolf: We Found $109M in Savings in Two Weeks

Which is good, because PA is facing a $2.3 billion budget gap.

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Protesters Flying Grumpy Cat Banner Around Comcast Center

It regards yesterday’s FCC ruling.

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You Can Own Guns Mayor Rizzo Used to Own

They’re up at auction.

Wankband Re-Charges Your Cell Phone With Masturbation Energy

Yes, it is real, and, yes, it is pretty cool.

Quince Announces Spring Show Lineup

Shows exploring race, sexuality and gay marriage.


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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Listen To the Pro-Ori Feibush Rap Song

Yeah, one exists.

Philadelphia’s Most Lethal Intersections

PlanPhilly and Azavea map the city’s most dangerous pedestrian crossings.

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Gov. Wolf to Obama: Help Prevent Oil Train Accidents

“We cannot afford to wait for a major incident.”

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Man Robs Cosi Three Times, Gets 35 Years In Federal Prison

And he didn’t even get any signature flatbread.

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Why Net Neutrality Is Good for Comcast

And why the conventional wisdom might be wrong.

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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.


Philly’s Next Great Public Space? Schoolyards.

Enhanced schoolyards would benefit all. Here’s how we can do it.

Cherry Pop, Franny Price to Be Honored

At Mazzoni’s 2015 Elixir Gala.

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Pa. Senate Eyes Low State Vaccination Rate

Resolution seeks study on how to increase immunizations here.

Is This Windwheel the Future of Urban Energy?

As Philly doubles down on natural gas, the Dutch want to build wind turbines they can live in.

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