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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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UPDATE: Ferguson Die-In Protest, March in Progress

Protesters’ plan to disrupt traffic seems to be succeeding.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Bethany Gregory

The Philly chef reveals her local lady crushes.

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Royal Farms Aiming at Wawa Territory in Expansion

It’s planning several locations in the area.

Your Comprehensive Gay Philly Gift Guide

27 LGBT-owned businesses to support this holiday season.

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Mayor Backs Manco & Manco Owner for Tourist Post

Chuck Bangle is facing federal charges.

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VIDEO: Police Seek Attackers in 3-on-1 Assault in Nolibs

A teenage boy was beaten.


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.


Philly Woman Competing in Strongman Competition

With openly gay athlete Rob Kearney.

Mayoral Aspirant Oliver Says to Sell PGW

Rumblings that council may reconsider

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PHL17 Has Started An All-Mummers Channel

Until January 1st, you can watch the Mummers on 17.4.

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Obama Picks Philly Native As New Defense Secretary

Ashton Carter is a 1972 graduate of Abington.

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Secret Lincoln Letter to Be Sold in Philadelphia

Honest Abe wasn’t always so honest.

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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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Montco Township Facing $3.2 Million Deficit

Residents, whose taxes will be hiked, are angry.

Longtime Aramark Chair Joseph Neubauer Stepping Down

He had been in the role for 30 years. He’ll be succeeded by company’s CEO, Eric Foss.

Some Shore Residents Are Getting Billed for Sandy Aid

FEMA giveth, FEMA claweth back.

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Flyers Lose on Heartbreaking Last-Second Goal

West Coast swing did not change the team’s fortunes. It’s their fifth straight loss.

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