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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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Feminism Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Confused.

Weymouth: The F-word has become a divisive term. How to best describe a person who believes in equality for everyone?

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Pa. Chief Justice to AG: Release All Judges’ Emails

An open letter is urging the same.

“It Gets Better” Open House at Kimmel Center

The first public event of the weeklong residency.

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Ex-Penn Prof Who Killed Wife Must Pay $124M

Jury hits Rafael Robb’s pockets hard.

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Sunoco Announces $2.5B Pa. Pipeline Project

It will connect the Marcellus Shale and Marcus Hook.

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Zooballoon Gets Third Life, Will Return in 2015

It’s the second time this year it’s been saved.


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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WATCH: Ramsey on AC360

Philly’s police commissioner went on CNN last night.

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Meet Almost-Congressman Brendan Boyle

The young new member of Philly’s D.C. delegation talks unions, bipartisanship and grassroots politicking.

ThinkFest Preview: William Hite

The schools chief has a bold plan to drag urban education into the modern age.

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Kidnapping Suspect Has Prior Convictions

Delvin Barnes was found guilty of assault and false imprisonment in 2006.

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Carlesha Freeland-Gaither Found Alive

A suspect has been taken into custody.

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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.


Two Women Beat By a Mob of Teenagers in Northeast Philadelphia for Walking Arm-In-Arm

It’s been nearly two months since the much-talked-about gay-bashing that took place in Center City on September 11th. The  assailants were arrested, now awaiting trial and […]

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Older Workers Targeted in IGM Buyout Offer

Newspapers seeking to reduce costs.

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Another Fattah Ally Pleads Guilty

Thomas Lindenfeld admitted to wire fraud in court today.

Denice Frohman Performs With Andrew Lipke at World Café Live

An blending of indie rock, classical music, and spoken-word rhymes.

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