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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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Ed Rendell Has Given Up on the Phillies

Ed Rendell has at last come to grips with the brutal mediocrity of the Philadelphia Phillies, and is advising a firesale. (Last month, the eternal […]

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McQueary Testifies: Paterno Said “Old Main Screwed It Up”

In explosive testimony delivered today in a Dauphin County courthouse, Mike McQueary said Joe Paterno told him more than once that Jerry Sandusky was a […]

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VIDEO: Explosion, Building Collapse in South Philly

Witnesses have described an explosion just before the collapse of two three row homes in South Philadelphia on the 400 block of Daly Street this […]

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Philly Catholic Blogger On Pope’s Acceptance of Gay Clergy

Cool to be Catholic?

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2013 Phils: Historically Disappointing

Now that we have solved the question about whether the Phillies should be buyers or sellers as this week’s trade deadline approaches, we can address […]

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Latina Labor Leader Is Buono’s Pick for Lt. Governor

.@BuonoForNJGov introduces running mate —@Milly1199SEIU — for 3rd all-female gubernatorial ticket in US history. Makes 4 unusual optics. — Matt Katz (@mattkatz00) July 29, 2013 […]


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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Deconstructing Pope Francis’s Statement on Homosexuality

In the wake of Pope Francis’s stunning statement on homosexuality yesterday in Rio — asking, “who am I to judge?” regarding homosexuals who “accept the […]

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Are The Phillies Trading Cliff Lee to Boston?

ESPN reports that the Boston Red Sox are making a push for, you know, the best player on the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phils, currently mired […]

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Two Pennsylvania Gay Couples Marry Over the Weekend

Gay wedding bells are ding-donging.

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Study: Voter ID Law Cut PA Turnout by 35,000

As the state Supreme Court mulls the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s voter ID law, a new study adds some context to the debate. The study, commissioned […]

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If You Can Only Buy Tickets For One Show This Fall, Make It This One

In case you haven’t seen the just-released video for Fiona Apple’s “Hot Knife”, do yourself a favor and watch it now. Then get very excited, […]

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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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The Problems With Sen. Lisa Boscola’s Inky Op-Ed on Kidnapping

Nobody ever wants to look like they’re on the side of sex offenders, but there’s something kind of misleading—though, probably, very well-intentioned—about State Sen. Lisa […]

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Pope: “Who Am I to Judge” Homosexuality?

This is big. Asked a question yesterday about the alleged “gay lobby” that protects priests in the Vatican, Pope Francis gave what is undoubtedly the […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Pope Francis ‘Won’t Judge’ Gay Clergy, Methodist Ministers Vow to Perform Gay Marriages and More

The weekend’s headlines.

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Fate of Spanier and Co. Will Be Decided in Court Today

Graham Spanier, Gary Schultz, and Tim Curley–the three Penn State administrators charged with covering up the Sandusky scandal–will appear in a Dauphin County courtroom today […]

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