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The Philly Plain Dealer is an writer-owned startup news outlet in Philadelphia, PA. Established in December 2020, Re-Launched in December 2024. Check us out and consider supporting us, as an alternative to the mainstream.
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The Philly Plain Dealer is an equitable start-up media organization and news outlet in the greater Philadelphia area. The Philly Plain Dealer is community focused, artistically-minded, and unconven…
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Calder Gardens Vs. The U-Haul Gallery – By Alissa Roach

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Calder Gardens Vs. The U-Haul Gallery
Traditional Vs. Guerilla – Alissa Roach discusses the seriousness of art.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Just before their 11/4 show at the Brooklyn Bowl Tim Lopez of The Plain White T's sat down with Kate Shuman of the Philly Plain Dealer.

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Tim Lopez of The Plain White T’s Talks to the Philly Plain Dealer about Philly Culture & the Emotional Elasticity of Timeless Songwriting
Kate Shuman of the Philly Plain Dealer had the pleasure of talking to Tim Lopez, guitarist for The Plain White T’s, just a few hours before their show at Brooklyn Bowl on November 4.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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WRIGHTS - a poem by Alnyejuywon M Johnson-Wilks

Winner of the Philly Plain Dealer Poetry Submission Contest and published in the Philly Plain Dealer 2nd Print Edition!

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WRIGHTS – a poem
WRIGHTS is a poem by Alnyejuywon M Johnson-Wilks. Wilks is an “adventurous soul with a lively pen.” The following poem won the Philly Plain Dealer Poetry Submission contest and is publi…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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PHILLY PLAIN DEALER 2ND PRINT EDITION NOW DROPS 11/11/25

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November 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Philly Plain Dealer Film Writer, Liz Robau takes you inside the 34th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival.

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In the Crowd at the 34th Philadelphia Film Festival
Philly Plain Dealer Film writer Liz Robau takes you inside the Philadelphia Film Festival.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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On the eve of a month without SNAP benefits impacting half a million Philadelphians, a new mutual aid distribution hub has been created on Dickinson & Chadwick in Point Breeze outside Three Countries Pizzeria.

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October 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Spirit Halloween – the Night Before Halloween

Jason N. Peters reports from Spirit Halloween on 8th & Market in Center City

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Spirit Halloween – the Night Before Halloween
From the makers of buying gifts on Christmas Eve.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Women’s Sports are expanding and booming, but trouble looms for the WNBA.

By Amanda Arnold, Philly Plain Dealer Women's Sports Writer

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Women’s Sports are expanding and booming, but trouble looms for the WNBA.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Due to the Federal Government shutdown 500,000 Philadelphians will be without their SNAP benefits. Utilize these free food resources in the meantime.

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Where To Get Free Food In Philadelphia
There are more than 300 Free Food Distribution sites in Philadelphia. Go get some free food if you’re food insecure.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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VJ 4-POINT PLAY!
October 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Brandon Graham is BACK... but why? by Steve Overlander

Philly Plain Dealer 2nd Print Edition drops 11/4/2025!

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Brandon Graham Is Back, Why?
BG is Back.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Philly Plain Dealer Second Print Edition November 4th & GIVEAWAY PALOOZA!
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October 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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"I looked to my left, looked to my right and saw only white men draped in Patagonia and their female counterparts in a wide variety of plaid," writes Jason N. Peters in his review of the Mumford & Sons concert in Philly.

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Concert Review & Philly Song of the Week – “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons
A Mumford & Sons concert is a weird place. It was thought-provoking and odd. More importantly their concert made me think about how Xfinity Mobile Arena treats concert-goers compared to sports …
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October 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Stella Chiavon reviews “Dame La Receta!” an examination of the American Dream.

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Dame La Receta! – Blurring the Lines Between Authenticity and Performity
Stella Chiavon reviews “Dame La Receta!” an examination of the American Dream.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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An oldie but a goodie.

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The 7 Philadelphia Sixers.
On Saturday afternoon buried between two NFL Wildcard Playoff games on national television, the Philadelphia 76ers allowed a roster depleted by COVID-19 to face off against the Denver Nuggets. The …
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October 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing this perspective.
October 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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In her Philly Plain Dealer debut, Alissa Roach writes about the Philadelphia Art Museum's tacky rebrand:

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Why Does the Art Museum Need A Mascot?
A tacky rebrand is even more offensive when people care about the brand.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Kate Shuman pens a "Love Letter to 9th Street" that goes beyond "cheesesteak Vegas."

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A Love Letter to 9th Street.
Why not show some love?
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October 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM