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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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Water Main Break Floods Part of Kensington

Water gushing in the 1500 block of Germantown Avenue.

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Tribute Paid to Fallen Philly Firefighter

Joyce Craig-Lewis was department’s first female to die in the line of duty.

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Protesters Invade Penn President’s Party

“Die-in” links Ferguson with university support for Philly schools.

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I Hope “Die-In” Protests Made You Late Getting Home

Mathis: A black man died, needlessly. You have to sit in traffic longer? Good.

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Comcast Responds to Hotspot Lawsuit

“Our Xfinity WiFi home hotspot program provides real benefits to our customers.”

11 Gay Things to Do This Week

Songbird returns, a tacky sweater party, Merry Pissmas and more.


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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Dwight Evans Won’t Run for Mayor

After brief flirtation with campaigning, he’ll stay put in Harrisburg.

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Obama Adviser Apologizes for Penn Comments

Jonathan Gruber said Obamacare passed due to “the stupidity of the America voter.”

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UPDATE: Deceased Firefighter ID’d as Joyce Craig-Lewis

She was an 11-year veteran of the department.

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Jersey Hunters Snag 124 Bears

Including a giant 693-pounder.

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Facebook and “Friends” in the Wake of Ferguson

Weymouth: Maybe it’s time to decontaminate your feed.

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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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Wolf to Pay for State Security Team Needs

Renting an office near his residence, where he’ll live instead of governor’s mansion.

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Go Holiday Honky-Tonking

Photos from their 2015 season kickoff show.

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Newsweek Labels Wilmington “Murder Town USA”

Ranks third for violence among comparable cities.

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MAP: Where Else do We Need 24-Hour SEPTA?

We asked them about getting to Manayunk, East Oak Lane and the Great Northeast.

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