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Joe Torsella
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For Joe Torsella, the Play’s the Thing

Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.


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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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Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide

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UberX Is Here

And by here, we mean South Jersey. (Thank the PPA.)

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The 10 SEPTA Rules of Engagement

Palan: The New York Times says people who talk on public transit enjoy it more. They’ve clearly never been to Philly.

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Think Smokeless Tobacco Eliminates Your Cancer Risk? Think Again

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PHOTOS: Part of Icandy Collapsed Today

Photos of the crumbling facade.

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PECO Parent Company Is Getting Bigger

Exelon is buying Pepco Holdings for $6.8 billion

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Jacqui Frazier-Lyde Will Be First Woman in PA Boxing Hall of Fame

Joe Frazier’s daughter also packed a punch.


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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Dirty Philadelphia Is Dirty

The American Lung Association doesn’t like our air.

INTERVIEW: Singer-Songwriter Joshua Thomas

He chats about recording his first EP as an out gay man.

School District of Philadelphia
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Conservative Magazine Backs Hite Against Teachers Union

National Review: “Philadelphia students are being abandoned at the intersection of greed and power.”

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Pat Toomey Helps Block Minimum Wage Bill

Says higher wages would put 118,000 Pennsylvanians out of work.

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Photos: Big Overnight Fire Near Fitler Square

Explosion, fire kept fire crews busy.

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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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Uncharged Officers Could Still Face Police Discipline

Ramsey: “The decision is made by me on disciplinary action.”

Christie Flies on Taxpayer Dime Every Three Days

Trips on helicopter cost the state $2,500 an hour.

Kathleen Kane
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Daryl Metcalfe Tries to Impeach Kathleen Kane

Alleges “pattern of abuse” by PA attorney general.

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Mayor Nutter Starts “Listening Tour” for Schools

While City Hall contemplates funding decisions for 2014-15.

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