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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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

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

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Mick Foley to Compete in Wing Bowl

Ex-pro wrestling champ is this year’s celebrity eater.

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State Wants Leaky Philly Gas Pipes Fixed Faster

Under current plan, it will take 88 years to finish the job.

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Proposal: Test Pa. Legislature for Drugs

“I think that voters would be very interested in knowing,” says Rep. John Lawrence.

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NCAA Could Restore Paterno’s Wins

Penn State in talks to reverse Sandusky sanctions.

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Inky Reporters Subpoenaed by Grand Jury

Kathleen Kane investigation has spawned another grand jury leak.

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Q&A: Clarke on Staying Out of the Mayor’s Race

A man of few words says a few words.


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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UPDATE: Darrell Clarke Will Not Run For Mayor

Does this open the door for Alan Butkovitz? Jim Kenney? Let the jockeying begin.

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Urbanist, Progressive PAC Forming

It’s called the 5th Square, and it could be a harbinger of something big (eventually).

Man Crush Monday

Comedian Chris Blondell reveals his local picks.

Mayor Nutter to Officiate Same-Sex Wedding of Israeli Diplomat

Elad and Oren want to make it official in Philly

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Crayola Facebook Page Hacked With “Offensive Posts”

The PA-based company has apologized.

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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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Clarke Passes on Mayoral Run

Why it matters. And why it doesn’t.

13 Gay Things to Do This Week

Divas do Duel Piano Bar, a Masquerade Ball, NSFW dons thermals again + More

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Penn Frat on Probation for Christmas Card

Parent organization cites “a severe lack of judgment.”

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All Comcast Eyes on New York

Comcast Today: Will the state drive a hard bargain for merger approval?

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