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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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Nutter: Federal Budget Cuts Are Hurting Philadelphia

AP reports on Mayor Michael Nutter’s speech to the State Budget Crisis Task Force, meeting today at the National Constitution Center. Nutter said the federal budget […]

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Will the Zimmerman Verdict Spark L.A.-Style Riots?

That sticky, humid feeling as beads of sweat roll down your back is not summer — it’s the tension in the air from the George […]

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Andrew Bynum’s Knees Are Fine Again, Until They’re Not

AP reports that 76ers center Andrew Bynum, who was to be the centerpiece of the franchise’s return to championship contention this season but never got […]

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Portion of Voting Rights Act

CNN: A deeply divided Supreme Court has limited use of a key provision in the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, in effect invalidating the […]

LAST CHANCE: See Philly’s Male Stripper Exhibit Before It Gyrates Out of Town

A party at Bridgette Mayer.

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City Cracks Down on “Bandit Benches”

At PlanPhilly, writer Ashley Hahn spotlights the city’s efforts to crack down on “bandit benches,” outdoor furniture made of concrete and wood, usually containing an […]


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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Wawa’s Right About Black-Market Cigs

In southeastern Pennsylvania, it’s an article of faith that Wawa represents all that is good in the world, while all other convenience stores — Sheetz […]

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WATCH: DeSean Jackson Riding Around in Cars

The Sports Car – DeSean Jackson from david benhaim on Vimeo. This apparently appeared on NFL.com last week, but in a football-centric version of Jerry […]

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Did Jersey Get Hit By A Tsunami?

Maybe. It happened a couple of weeks ago and injured several people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center says it happened […]

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School Music Teachers Say Farewell, Hope For Budget Reprieve

6ABC reports: Music teachers in the Philadelphia School District marked their last day on the job Monday with a farewell concert. The concert was being […]

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CHOP Gets $50 Million for Advanced Care Center

Inky reports: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will announce on Tuesday its biggest gift ever: $50 million toward the $425 million cost of an outpatient center […]

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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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Iron Man Is Not a Cowboys Fan!

Superhero movies and football — two things you can’t avoid as we head into July, with new guy-in-tights flicks opening every week and Eagles training […]

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IRS Targeted Liberal Groups, Too

Remember when it emerged that the IRS was subjecting conservative “Tea Party” groups to unusually strict scrutiny, prompting Republicans around the country to scream that […]

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Two Cheers for Gentrification

Gentrification has been getting a bum rap in Philadelphia. You read that right. The assumption among elected officials — well, certain ones, at least — […]

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Rick Santorum Becomes Movie Studio CEO

Rick Santorum is going (Christian) Hollywood! Pennsylvania’s former U.S. senator, and failed candidate for the 2012 GOP nomination, has been named CEO of EchoLight Studios, […]

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