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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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Leader of “Main Line Drug Ring” Pleads

Neil Scott sentenced to 5-to-15 years in prison.

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Suit: CBS3 Anchor Chris May Screwed Up Big Time

He said a man was a sexual abuse suspect when he wasn’t.

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An Open Letter to Whoopi Goldberg

Spikol: Here’s why women often don’t immediately report sexual assault, let alone get rape kits.

Governing Honors Mayor Nutter

Magazine says Philly mayor is one of its “public officials of the year.”

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Man Killed by SEPTA Train

Was standing on tracks in Bucks County.

WATCH: LGBT Youth Dance Around the City

To Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.”


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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Rick Santorum Might Run for President Again

He’ll make a decision in June.

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5 Things Philly Needs to Fix For Pope Francis

Weymouth: We need to do some serious housecleaning to make a guy like that feel comfortable in a city like this.

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Why Hunt for Deer?

Hingston: They’re lying all over the road. An app could solve this!

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Doug Oliver, Former Nutter Aide, Considers Mayoral Run

Announces exploratory committee.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday

Noord head chef Joncarl Lachman married his sweetie on East Passyunk.

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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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Activists Reach Accord With Ed Funding Commission

Public comment will be allowed, and protests are called off.

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Convicted Philly Priest Dies in Prison

Rev. Charles Engelhardt was said to have molested boy in the 1990s.

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Are State and Federal Exams Dragging Down Philly Schools?

Council to consider the burden standardized tests place on school system.

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Kane Confirms Investigation Into Her Office

She gave grand jury testimony on Monday, has hired Clinton defender.

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