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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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Wynn Casino Proposal Gets Another Neighborhood Endorsement

PlanPhilly reports: The Olde Richmond Civic Association voted 191-20 in support of the Wynn Casino proposal for Delaware Avenue at a Monday night meeting. “The […]

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Montgomery County Not Backing Down on Gay Marriages

The Delco Times reports that Montgomery County isn’t backing down from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, despite a lawsuit from the state on Tuesday […]

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Upper Darby Woman Wins $77 Million Powerball Jackpot

Fox 29 reports: Lottery officials confirmed Patricia Chandler of Upper Darby won the June 22nd Powerball jackpot of 131.5 million dollars. She opted for a […]

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Will the Roxy Theater Ever Reopen?

When we first learned last September that Sansom Street’s Roxy Theater was closing, it was sad — though not entirely unexpected — news. Center City’s […]

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State Slaps Montgomery Co. With Lawsuit to Stop Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

We knew this was coming.

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Nutter: Cigarette Link to Explosion is “Pure Speculation”

NBC 10 reports: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said reports that Monday’s house explosion in South Philly may have been caused when a handyman lit a […]


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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Good Morning, Slutbags: Anthony Weiner’s Mayoral Campaign Is Trying Very Hard to Commit Suicide.

In the P.R. equivalent of, oh I don’t know, taking a picture of your penis and sending it out into the world unwanted, Anthony Weiner’s […]

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Daily News Documents Mayor Nutter’s Betrayal of Transparency Promises

If it wasn’t already obvious, it should be after William Bender’s barn-burning takedown in Monday’s Daily News: Mayor Nutter has betrayed his early promise, has […]

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UPDATE: Sandusky Hearing: Penn State Officials Ordered to Stand Trial

[Updated: 3:19 pm] AP reports: Three former Penn State administrators have been ordered to stand trial in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. A […]

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Here’s a Picture of Bradley Cooper With a Perm

Here’s a picture of Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper and co-star Christian Bale from their new film, American Hustle: This doesn’t prove what you think it […]

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Philly Taxes, Economy On The Rise (Except for the Friggin’ Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers)

Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia general fund tax revenues for the 2013 fiscal year totaled more than $2.7 billion, an increase of $200 million over the […]

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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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State Agency Sues to Stop Pennsylvania Gay Weddings

Philly.com reports: The Pennsylvania Department of Health has filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court against Montgomery County Register of Wills Bruce Hanes for issuing marriage […]

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Bradley Manning Guilty of Taking Secrets, Not Guilty of “Aiding the Enemy”

This seems about right: According the AP and several reporters inside the court room, Bradley Manning has been acquitted of the most serious charge against […]

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University of Delaware Hack Affects 72,000 People

6ABC reports: The University of Delaware says the employee records of 72,000 people, which includes social security numbers, were breached by criminal hacking. In a […]

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Woody’s Is Hosting a Stoli Dumping Party Tonight

That’ll be one drunk drain.

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