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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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Sixers Finally Introduce New Mascot

Meet Franklin, a dog who nearly messed up his very first dunk.

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Nutter: Congressional Republicans “Are Almost Acting Like ISIS”

He says Philly will be put at risk if DHS isn’t funded.

New Gay Stripper Night Coming to Philly

Buffboyzz is a male revue for other dudes.

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Family Dogs Kill Rabid Raccoons in New Jersey

Camden County Health Department confirms two cases.

Urban Outfitters Strikes Again

This time selling a garment resembling gay Holocaust garb.

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Piling on Anthony Williams

In a sign the mayoral campaign is truly underway, Kenney and Diaz attack the state senator.


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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Villanova Is Title Contender; Can Temple Reach Tourney?

It’s never too early to think about March.

Trans Women Now More Welcome at Bryn Mawr College

Thanks to an altering of the school’s admissions guidelines.

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Philly Likes Mike—Again

57 percent approve of Mayor Nutter’s job performance in new poll, his best showing in years.

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Here’s Everything Tom Wolf Did in the Last Two Weeks

He met with everyone from Mayor Nutter to the POTUS.

Two Trans Rights Bills Introduced in the House

By Rep. Mark Cohen.

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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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9 Philly Missed Connections That Must Happen

Weymouth: Recognize yourself in any of these February Craigslist posts?

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Pew: Pa. Has Nation’s Second-Lowest Vaccination Rate

Are we vulnerable to a measles outbreak?

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Murder Charge Filed in Death of Kennett Square Girl

DA says her boyfriend strangled her.

Borgata Launches Major LGBT Initiative

With a celebration weekend starring Sarah McLachlan and Kathy Griffin.

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