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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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Ed Rendell Returns to the Campaign Trail

But he doesn’t always like what he sees there.

Gloria Casarez Passes Away at 42

The City’s first director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs.

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Is Camden on the Cusp of Revival?

Four reasons to think “Apocalypse, New Jersey” might be on the upswing.

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Interview: Camden Mayor Dana Redd

How to rebuild a broken city.

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(UPDATE) Pa. Court Justice: McCaffery Threatened to Release Emails

The porn email scandal gets weirder.

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Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 17th

Hyperbole, high fashion, and a shootout at the Capitol Corral.


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.


What the Gays Are Doing This Weekend

Gay ghost tours, Halloween drag, Circus of the Stars and more.

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Mayor Tries to Calm Nerves About Ebola

The mayor says Philly is prepared.

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This Week’s Outrage Meter

What’s worse? Men who act like teens, or women who won’t put up with it?

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Wendy Ruderman Is Going to City Hall

Pulitzer-winning Daily News scribe is changing beats.

Philanthropy Friday

What would Valley Youth House do with a check for $1 million?

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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.


U.S. to Extend Recognize Same-Sex Marriage in Seven More States

That makes 26 marriage equality states.

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Princeton Sign Campaign Targets NBC Doc

Nancy Snyderman broke her Ebola quarantine.

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Sen. Carper on How to Handle Ebola

Mendte: Maybe we should follow Nigeria’s example.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Who went purple for #SpiritDay?

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