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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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WATCH: Anderson Cooper Responds to Pastor Who Says He’s Turning Kids Gay

“I’ve never been to one of those secret meetings.”

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John Bolaris Fired Someone Over Sunday’s Ice Storm

Plus: His warning about Winter 2015.

Chatting With David Daniels

How the opera star is breathing new life into the Philly production of Oscar.

Are the Best Charters Actually Whiter & Wealthier?

Fact-checking our own Insider’s take.

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Streets Commish Explains Sunday’s Ice Disaster

“Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of highway departments more than an ice storm.”

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Pennsylvania: Tom Wolf Is Your Governor Now

It’s official, with a noon-hour swearing-in.


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.


Dan Savage Bringing Amateur Porn Film Fest to Philly

HUMP! comes to Union Transfer next month.

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State Examiner: City Can’t Just Change DROP

Initial rulings say the city violated the law.

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Why 409 Is The Most Controversial Number in Pennsylvania

What does it mean to celebrate Joe Paterno’s reinstated wins?

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Study: Pa. Gets D+ for Pre-school Education

The state ranks 41st in the nation.

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Twice-Fired Philly Cop Sues Ramsey, City

John Hargraves alleges the force is more forgiving of exonerated white officers seeking reinstatement.

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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.


There’s a New All-Gay Wedding Magazine, EQL

And it’s awesome.

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What’s Your Neighborhood’s Girl Scout Cookie?

Weymouth: Playing matchmaker with cookies and ’hoods.

End the Judicial Fundraising Charade

Let us demand real reforms, not fig leaves.

Adam Joseph On Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

“It’s the hardest job I have ever tackled in my life.”

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