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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.


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Mayor Parker’s FY27 Budget, By the Numbers

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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

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How Hoagie Heir Joey Sacco Became an OnlyFans Millionaire

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Philadelphia Finally Gets a Veterans Parade

Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, of course.

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Nicki Minaj Crew Member Killed in Philly Bar Fight

He was in town rehearsing for her tour.

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Black Madam Butt-Injection Murder Trial Begins

The defendant, Padge Victoria Windslowe, has pleaded not guilty.

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Poll: Hillary Clinton Crushes Chris Christie in Key Swing States

Things aren’t looking good for N.J. guv.

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Why Do Teachers Get Snow Days, Too?

Marks: 10 things teachers could be doing when their students get the day off.

We’re Hosting a Big Gay Flower Show Party

Details on our fifth-annual event.


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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Now Comcast Criticized for Its Philly Pride

Snobs in the tech press slam X1’s “Designed by Comcast in Philadelphia” branding.

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3 Questions I’m Never Asking Anybody Ever Again

Hingston: Some things it’s just better not to know.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Sweethearts and Red Hots, Qventures glass-blowing, IndiGoGo Queer Polar Dance Party and more.

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Why We Need to Integrate Black History Month

Booker: Diversity doesn’t work unless non-minorities take part, too. Often, they don’t.

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The Brief: What the Mayoral Candidates Are Saying About Charter Expansion

Spoiler: Most don’t want it.

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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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Could Ed Rendell Endorse Long-Shot Candidate Doug Oliver?

The former guv says Oliver could catch up.

Charter School Showdown Is Today

Amid fierce debate, SRC will decide if new charters will get approval.

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No More Half-Measures: Let’s Ban Smoking in Pa.

Mathis: Rep. Dom Costa wants to ban smoking in cars. He doesn’t go far enough.

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Bill Would Create Domestic Offender Registry

Under proposed bill, “predators” would be required to attend monthly therapy sessions for life.

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