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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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HRC Releases State Equality Report Card

And Pennsylvania fails miserably.

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Six Ferraris, Two Rolls-Royces Seized In Doylestown Fraud Case

Seven people arrested in alleged scheme.

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Photographic Proof: Beach Access Opponents are Wrong

Miller: Providing ample amenities for out-of-towners hasn’t ruined Redondo Beach; it won’t ruin the Jersey Shore.

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Cohen: Net Neutrality Could Scuttle Time Warner Merger

Comcast Today: Three things we learned from today’s Wall Street Journal story.

Philanthropy Friday: ActionAIDS

The nonprofit just opened its West Annex Clinic.

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Wawa’s New App Offers Free Drinks, Food

Philly’s favorite convenience store takes a leap into the future.


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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Council Members Back Testing “Revolt”

Philly students increasingly opting out of standardized tests.

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Are Jim Kenney and John Dougherty About to Join Forces?

Morning Briefing: At last, real action in the mayoral race.

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Wolf Goes to Battle With GOP

Voids last-minute appointments made at end of Tom Corbett’s term.

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Winter Weather on Way for Weekend

Mix of snow and rain will make roads slick, probably delay flights.

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Madison Holleran’s Notes Dispel Myth of the Selfish Suicide

Spikol: The Penn track star’s generosity extended beyond the gifts she left.

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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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Martinez Is Not Running For Mayor

Trujillo wanted her to get into the race.

Court Rules SRC Can’t Void PFT Contract

Huge victory for teachers means district must find another way to save $54 million.

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Will New Blog Bring WHYY, Philly.com Together?

The two media outlets are expected to collaborate in covering the mayor’s race.

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South Jersey Police Shooting Draws National Attention

After Ferguson and New York, a new incident raises questions, ire.

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