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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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Mom, Daughter Die From Food Truck Explosion Injuries

Thirteen were hurt in the blast.

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Ryan Howard’s Run With the Phillies Might Soon Be Over

Team is talking about releasing the slugger.

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Use North Jersey Gaming Dollars to Rebuild AC?

Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney makes the proposal.

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Philly Nazi Suspect Is Dead

Johann Breyer’s death may mean the end of an era for Nazi hunters.

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PHOTOS: Gaza Protests at Love Park

On Wednesday afternoon, pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups demonstrated over the current conflict in the Middle East.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Stimulus Co-Founder Morgan Levine names her crushes.


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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Olbermann Names Cliff Lee the “Worst Person in the World”

For farting.

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Accident Snarls Ben Franklin Bridge, Center City Traffic

Some delays expected, obviously.

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Every Single Taxi in Philly Could Get a Surveillance Camera

Part of crackdown on violence against drivers.

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Report: National Parks Bring $196 Million to Philly

But visits in 2013 declined because of government shutdown

Harrah’s Staff Homophobic to Gay Guests

The not-so-sunny side to this week’s Sand Blast event in AC.

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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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Famed Spice Company May Move to Pa.

McCormick and its line of spices have long been associated with Baltimore.

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The Big List of the Worst Philly Lists of 2014

McQuade: Admit it, you’ve shared at least one of these stupid things.

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Acquittals in Traffic Court Case

Though some guilty verdicts for lying to investigators.

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Pa. Children’s Home Will Take Immigrant Children

Does so despite Gov. Corbett’s concerns.

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