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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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Philly Still Leads Country in Smartphone Thefts

NBC 10 reports on a study from mobile security firm Lockout, which re-affirms that Philadelphia is just a lousy place to hang onto your smartphone. […]

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Hillary Clinton Will Visit Philly Three Times This Fall, So Ed Rendell’s Year Is Made

CBS Philly reports that Hillary Clinton will visit Philadelphia three times this fall, and that Ed Rendell has her back. Former Governor and former DNC […]

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4 Reasons to Read the Inquirer Again

To my editor at the Philly Post:  Brace yourself. I’m about to praise the Philadelphia Inquirer. Yes, the Inquirer. Because a funny thing has been […]

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Losing, Scandal Take Toll on Phillies, Penn State

Apparently all that “not winning” is keeping the Phillies from filling up Citizens Bank Park the way they used to when they were … winning. […]

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Will Taxing Plastic Bags Save The Environment?

State Sen. Daylin Leach has introduced legislation that would charge a two-cent tax on every plastic bag distributed by grocery stores and other retail establishments. […]

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James Dennis Murder Conviction Overturned After 21 Years; Read the Judge’s Ruling Here

6ABC reports: A federal judge has overturned the conviction of a man who’s been on death row for the past 21 years, finding that his […]


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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Paesano’s Location in Woody’s Closes

That didn’t last long.

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Video: City Sanitation Worker Caught Peeing in Public

A woman in South Philly caught this sanitation worker pissing away in an alley outside her home. Here is the footage you’re dying to see. […]

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Report: Allen Iverson’s Official Retirement Imminent

Ever since his mozzarella stick-heavy trip to Turkey, it’s kind of a foregone conclusion that Allen Iverson’s NBA days are over. But he hasn’t officially […]

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Meet Christie’s Controversial New Camden Schools Chief

“The government fired my father and placed him on a do-not-hire list. We came home one day, all of our possessions were taken — pictures […]

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WATCH: 11-Year Old Gets Deodorant to Play “Rocky” Theme

But the question remains: Why is this small boy already using Old Spice? h/t Gizmodo  

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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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“Snakey” the Snake Found in Swarthmore. Now Please Kill It.

“Snakey” the 7-foot-long Boa Constrictor that escaped his home in Swarthmore nine days ago has been found. Very near to his home in Swarthmore. What […]

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Must-Dos On a Long Fall Weekend in Boston

An ideal urban leaf-peeping destination.

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PHOTO: Giant Corn Maze of Chris Christie’s Face

The corn maze (maize?) at Stony Hill Farms in Chester, NJ: Chris Christie and challenger Barbara Buono, who looks strangely pleased to be next to […]

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Super Serious Academic Study: Cowboys Fans Way Better than Eagles Fans

As rankings about non-quantifiable things go, this one is pretty good. Mike Lewis & Manish Tripathi, professors at Emory, and fans of the Steelers and […]

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