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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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Millennials Don’t Vote for the Same Reason Your Generation Didn’t

They don’t have kids or homes yet.

Gerard Gaskin on Queer Ball Culture and His New Philly Exhibit

The show at the African American Museum features dozens of Gaskin’s photographs.

107,000 Teens and Young Adults With Nothing to Do

What could go wrong?

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Dalai Lama Will Receive Liberty Medal

He’ll be in town just a month after Pope Francis.

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Jahlil Okafor: One of the Best Low Post Scorers We’ve Seen

But the Duke big man is also loaded with question marks.

Michael Vick
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Vick Camp Still Sensitive About the Whole Dog Torture Thing

Fiorillo: As I found out on Tuesday.


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.


“Big Brother” To Have First Transgender Houseguest

She’ll use her fame as a platform to raise trans awareness.

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D’Angelo Russell to Work Out for Sixers Today

Last week’s cancellation caused a minor panic among the fanbase.

Philadelphia NAACP Hosts HIV Training for Faith Leaders

In Philadelphia, 63.3% of all people living with HIV/AIDS are African American.

West Philly Restaurant Fences In Public Sidewalk

But is there more to the William Street Common land grab?

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Fatal Texas Shooting Has Another Philly Connection

Accused conspirator in “Draw Muhammad” attack grew up here.

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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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Utley Yells at Pitching Coach in Phils’ Debacle

Francoeur threw almost 50 pitches with bullpen phone off the hook. Is this rock bottom?

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Supreme Court Could Issue Marriage Equality Ruling Tomorrow

Sources are indicating that the Court has “added a non-argument session ‘for the announcement of opinions on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 10 am.'”

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Philly’s Maternal Mortality Rate Is Worse Than Libya’s

“So many of these tragic deaths were related to social-economic status.”

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The Pope’s Really Big Visit

The estimate is 1 to 2 million visitors. What if it’s even more?

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