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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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Yes, Pennsylvania Is Just As Racist As You Think It Is

So the other day, the Inquirer’s Inga Saffron noticed this: Shocking, but not surprising: PA is most prejudiced state outside the South, law professors find […]

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The Unbearable Ingratitude of Phillies Fans

I think we can all agree that it’s not a very good time to be a Phillies fan. The team has been under .500 for […]

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Forget Everything Else: Today Is Probably Gay Marriage Day

Yes, we’ll be covering other news today at The Scoop. But honestly: Today is almost certainly Gay Marriage Day at the Supreme Court. One way […]

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Voting Rights Decision Was Pure Judicial Activism

Hello conservatives, I have a request for you: Please, please, please, for the love of God, please never complain about “judicial activism” ever again. If […]

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New Jersey To Become Second U.S. State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy

Our neighbor steps up.

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Daily News Writer Critiques Today’s Daily News

Here’s the blog post Daily News scribe/all-around rabble-rouser Will Bunch just posted at Philly.com: He writes: “Story complaing about high city taxes (even as it […]


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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Philly Police Nab 467 Pounds of Pot in Sting Operation

Philly.com reports that police have announced the seizure of 467 pounds of pot—around $2.1 million—in a sting operation. Other details, however, are unknown: “Due to […]

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Mormons Will Stop Annoyingly Knocking on Your Door, Will Start Trying to be Your Annoying Facebook Friend

I saw a bunch of sweaty young men get on the PATCO train to Collingswood on Monday afternoon, all dressed in dark pants, white button-down […]

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West Philly Rapper Gains Notice for Lebron-Loving Song

NESN reports: LeBron James didn’t mute the comparisons between himself and Michael Jordan by winning his second NBA title. If anything, he only made them […]

WEIGH IN: Who Are Philly’s LGBT Health Heroes?

Let’s get them recognized.

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Flyers Goalie Bryzgalov Is Cut

The Flyers’ website reports that goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut: “I met with Ilya this morning and informed him that we are going to […]

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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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Cop, Videotaped in Punching, Tries to Get Job Back

You’ll remember Jonathan Josey, the former Sexy Single who,  as a Philly police lieutenant, was videotaped punching at woman at the Puerto Rican Day Parade […]

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The Supreme Court Was Right on Voting Rights

This morning, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, inciting a wave of liberal outrage. Since the historic bill […]

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The Liberal Media Hates Nik Wallenda’s Christianity

On Sunday night, seventh-generation daredevil Nik Wallenda walked 1,400 feet on a wire stretched high above the windy Little Colorado River Gorge. While his family […]

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Bradley Cooper Once Bashed His Pretty Face Into Concrete

Checking in on the latest from Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper: Bradley Cooper has revealed how he gave up drink and drugs when he was 29 after […]

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