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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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So Long, Summer: Philly Pools Are Already Closing

Now’s your chance to take one final dip.

Chris Christie No Longer Considering Sports Radio Gig

The blowhard New Jersey governor thankfully won’t have another opportunity to blast our teams and fans on the air.

Rizzo’s Former Secretary Uses Italian Market Facebook Account to Trash Helen Gym

Jody Della Barba took offense to the councilwoman’s calls to remove the controversial mayor’s statue.

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Stop Waiting in Line for Eclipse Glasses

Here’s how to make your own eclipse-viewing device.

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Mike Rossi Charged With Punching a Woman

“I have officially hit rock bottom,” says the Boston Marathon dad.

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“Frank Rizzo Down” Protest Planned for Center City

Supporters of the statue have postponed a rally at the same time.


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.


Martina White: The It Girl of Red Philadelphia

How a fresh-faced 29-year-old from the Far Northeast became Philly’s most polarizing politician.

The Philly Museum No One Cares About

Everybody loves the new Museum of the American Revolution. That’s bad for the Constitution Center.

Best Thing This Week: We Moved!

After 26 years high in the sky, Philly Mag is coming back to earth across town.

Anti-Semitic Metal Band Duped Us, Says Bensalem Bar Manager

Members of Nyogthaeblisz used a different band name to trick their way onto the stage.

West Philly Bar Books Anti-Semitic Band a Week After Charlottesville

“Business is business,” says the owner of Millcreek Tavern, a former Philly cop.

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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.


Chris Long Joins Malcolm Jenkins’s Anthem Protest

The Eagles defensive end told his teammate “I’m here for you” before planning the joint gesture.

Cheapskates Outraged by the Franklin Institute

Instagram commenters were pissed when they ran out of the giveaway they wanted: free solar eclipse viewers.

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Rizzo Statue Tagged With “Black Power”

Police took a suspect into custody on Friday morning.

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More Than 18K Sign Petition to Keep Rizzo Statue

The monument has come under fire in the wake of Charlottesville.

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