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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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Is President Obama Really Christian?

Mathis: What are we really talking about when we talk about the president’s faith?

Food Truck Wars

It’s old-school cheesesteak slingers vs. gourmet waffle mavens in the latest fight for the soul of Philly.

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The Big List of Funny Philly Street Names

From Axe Factory Road to Unruh Street, the streets that make us smile.

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Meet the “Dr. House” of Missing Persons

Mark G. Hopkins is misanthropic, arrogant, brilliant and determined to halt the “epidemic of missing persons.”

Paul Offit’s Measles Crusade

The CHOP doc has been battling anti-vaccine zealots for decades.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Phillies began spring training!


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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Lynne Abraham Goes Nuclear on Jim Kenney

What their spat over pensions is all about.

Whopping “Errors” in Johnson’s Past Campaign Reports

Councilman addresses financial misfilings.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

Samantha Giusti Named to “Women Who Lead in Philadelphia” List

An honor from Regions Business Philadelphia.

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WATCH: Comcast’s Oscar-Night Ad Will Give You the Warm Fuzzies

“Emily’s Oz” shows off Kabletown’s innovation — and its human side.

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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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Now the Sixers Have No Heat

Indiana Pacers are practicing in outdoor gear.

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The (Second) Revel Sale Is Dead. What Now?

No more dream of a university for geniuses.

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What Happened to Amanda DeGuio?

Her family hasn’t seen her since last June.

William Way Community Center Turns 40

Christopher Bartlett on how they’re celebrating

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