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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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Today’s City Reads

Keeping an eye on L&I and an end to savesies in Boston’s South End.

8 Gay Things to Do This Week

Miss Everything 2 begins, Adore Delano, the Britney Prophecies and more.

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Game On: Trujillo Camp Knocks Abraham

Team Trujillo likens Abraham to Boehner and Corbett after her Obama remarks.

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Video: Philly Zoo’s Lion Cubs Experience Their First Snow

All together now: Awwwwwww.

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Photos from the Great Philly Snow Dusting of 2015

What will happen when we get a foot?

PETITION: TLC Should Cancel My Husband’s Not Gay

Activists say the show sets a dangerous precedent.


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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Philly’s Coffee Can of Justice

The folly of electing judges through a combo of sheer luck and machine politics.

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Philly’s Murder Rate Is Low. So What?

Why the homicide rate may not tell us much about our safety.

Big Bucks in Frothy Johnson-Feibush Campaign

Feibush put in at least $250,000, doubling contribution limits.

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Why Do Trolls Especially Hate Women?

Weymouth: Only on the Internet would we wish rape upon a movie reviewer.

Rep. Mark Cohen to Introduce Two Trans Rights Bills

Coming to the House floor this January.

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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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Sixers Win Against the Cavaliers

First home win of the season for the struggling team.

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Defamation Suit Against Bill Cosby Grows

Two more accusers join the suit.

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Lu Ann Cahn Takes Job at Temple University

She’ll be director of career services at the School of Media and Communication.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: Jesse + Jacob

The Motown: The Musical star on his intimate wedding.

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