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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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Now Is the Time for Penn and Philly’s Other Big-Money Nonprofits to Pay PILOTs

The ongoing debate over what universities and hospitals — who aren’t required to pay property taxes — should be contributing to the city’s coffers gets an added wrinkle during a pandemic-triggered economic free fall.

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Police Charge Woman With “Organizing a Protest” at Rogue Atilis Gym

The gym has now raised over $40,000 — yes, $40,000 — in two days for a “court relief” GoFundMe.

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This Police Bodycam Video From the Kohl’s Parking Lot Incident Tells More of the Story

The Delco DA’s Office reviewed the footage and determined that Haverford Township police did not use excessive force.

What a Drexel Epidemiologist Says About Sending Kids to Summer Camp This Year

Parents, you’re not going to like it.

atilis gym co-owner Ian Smith in Bellmawr, New Jersey after police cited him for reopening the gym against shutdown orders

Defiant Gym Raises $1,000 Per Hour in Legal Defense GoFundMe

Plus: Philly health commissioner Tom Farley tells Philadelphians, “Don’t go to the beach.”

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Questlove, Patti LaBelle, Daryl Hall, DJ Jazzy Jeff Unite for COVID Relief Concert

You can watch it on TV or online this Thursday.


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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I Tried It: Rite Aid’s Do-It-Yourself COVID-19 Test

If you’ve ever wanted to tickle your brain, now is your chance.

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Now That We Work From Home, My Husband and I Have Front-Row Seats to Each Other’s Professional Lives

And it’s weird.

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50 Actual Good Things That Have Happened in Philly During the Coronavirus Crisis

Everything was terrible — except when it wasn’t.

Best Thing: A Penn Student Made This Stop-Motion Video of Her Daily Commute

Get ready to feel nostalgic for the Before Coronavirus Times!

Join Philly Mag for a Virtual Secrets From the C-Suite Event Series

Skai Blue Media founder and CEO Rakia Reynolds, our special guest, will talk with us about future-proofing work and the workplace.

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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.


Opinion

I Didn’t Like to Cook Before the Pandemic. I Don’t Like it Now

Go ahead and post your sourdough selfies and your precious pandemic paella pics — just leave some chicken fingers in the freezer section for me.

Nichole Missino in front of Giovanni's Barbershop in Media.

Local Business Owners Begin to Revolt Against Pennsylvania Coronavirus Shutdown Orders

“We’ve done what they told us to do,” says barbershop owner Nichole Missino. “It’s time to let us back to work. And if they won’t do that, we’ll do what we have to do.”

philadelphia coronavirus relief fund recipients tria, abe fisher, amrita yoga and dirty frank's

Here Are All the Businesses That Have Received Money from Philly’s Coronavirus Relief Fund So Far

Some examples: $60,000 for Nuts to You, $40,000 each for Michael Solomonov’s Abe Fisher and fancy Rittenhouse boutique Joan Shepp, and $25,000 for Marc Lamont Hill’s Germantown book shop.

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Everything You Need to Know About Filling in Your Surprisingly Complicated Mail-In Ballot

It’s not as simple as checking off a few boxes. A Philadelphian’s guide to making sure your vote in the Pennsylvania primary is counted.

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