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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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ESPN Is Going To Give You Even More Eagles Coverage

Philadelphia seems to have an insatiable demand for coverage of the Eagles. That theory will now be tested by ESPN—here and in every NFL market—according […]

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2015 NAACP Convention Will Be in Philly

The Philly Tribune reports: Philadelphia has been chosen as the host city for the NAACP’s national convention in 2015, beating out St. Louis and Milwaukee […]

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PHOTOS: A Post-Sandy Post Card From Seaside

On Monday, I drove to Seaside Park to visit a friend who’s staying there this summer. For the last six years, I’ve spent a lot […]

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Mayor Nutter Hosts Screening of Fruitvale Station

Mayor Nutter will host a screening of Fruitvale Station at 7 p.m. tonight at the Ritz Five. Tickets to the screening are already sold out, […]

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PA Sen. Daylin Leach Officiates Gay Wedding In Ambler

The ally ties a knot.

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Question: Do You Actually Like the New Kanye Record?

I noticed something disturbing during a recent trip to my neighborhood grocery store. As I stepped up to the check-out line, I heard music. This […]


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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UPDATE: Rowhome Owner Before Explosion: “We Made Every Mistake in the Book”

[Updated 10:23 am] Our friends at the Property blog have the latest scoop: The home at 428 Daly Street that exploded yesterday mid-morning was owned […]

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How Many Different Facial Expressions Did Justin Bieber Offer His Philly Fans?

This might be our new favorite video ever. It cycles through more than two dozen photos from a “meet and greet” at Justin Bieber’s July […]

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Feds Tell Sestak to Declare Candidacy

Mainline Media News reports: Joe Sestak has been ordered by the Federal Election Commission to either officially declare his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in […]

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Four Station Sponsorships SEPTA Should Pursue Now

Not overheard at a station somewhere along the Broad Street Line: “I’m psyched! I’ve got these great seats for the Flyers home opener at the […]

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Rappaport Heirs to Building Collapse Victims: Get In Line

It has been nearly two months since the deadly building collapse at 22nd and Market streets. Victims and families of the deceased have been lining […]

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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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WATCH: Philly Is Ugly Trailer Disproves Title’s Assertion

Philadelphia photographer Nathaniel Dodson has created a timelapse film called Philly Is Ugly, to be released Aug. 15. Judging by the trailer below, the title […]

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BUY THIS: Handmade Mama’s Equality Pillows on Etsy

A place to rest your head.

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Amtrak Engines No Longer Go “Choo Choo!” Now: “Shhhhhhh.”

Amtrak is testing new locomotives to replace the 30-year-old engines that have been hauling passengers up and down the East Coast since Ronald Reagan was […]

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Chris Christie Brawls With Rand Paul Over Future of GOP

Politico: Rand Paul is stepping up his attacks on Chris Christie, calling it “cheap and sad” that the New Jersey Governor is using “the cloak […]

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