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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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2 Federal Charges Filed Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Federal charges have been filed against suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Use of a weapon of mass destruction and Malicious destruction of property resulting […]

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Infamous Watertown Boat Raises 5k for Repairs in Hours

Crowdsourcing news can lead to seriously flawed dissemination of information, especially during a tragic, emotionally charged event like the one we had last week. On […]

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The Gayborhood is Blooming

Info on two new businesses in the hood.

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A Trip Home: Philly Resident Travels Back to His Native Boston

It was Friday night, and I was traveling north from Philadelphia to my native Cambridge, hours after the Boston area had been locked down. By […]

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Today in Celebrity DUIs: Reese Witherspoon and Al Michaels

First, Al, who gets bored when not broadcasting Sunday Night Football: Santa Monica police smelled alcohol and heard “slurred speech” when they pulled over legendary […]

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Texts from Spring Fling: Behold Penn’s Drunkest Secrets

For three years now, Penn’s gossip-ish blog Under the Button, has published drunken student texts sent during Spring Fling, and in the week immediately following […]


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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A Poem for the Boston Bombing Suspect

The last time that New York musician Amanda Palmer pissed people off, it was because she tried to get away with paying guest musicians with […]

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Delaware Watch

House to vote tomorrow.

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The Search Is Over: Princeton Chooses New President

After a six-month search, Princeton University has selected its new president, alumnus and current university Provost Charles Eisgruber. Current president Shirley Tilghman will resign at […]

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America Is Soft on Terrorism

The cowardly murderous attack on innocent and defenseless men, women and children at the Boston Marathon on April 15th was terrorism. Accordingly, if preliminary reports […]

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Announcing the Deadline You Forgot About

Dear folks: Some good news and some bad news. The bad news: Today is the very last day for you to register to vote in […]

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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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Your Television Thinks Joe Paterno Is Still Alive

Tipped off by a tweeter, Deadspin notes a shocking piece of news lost amid the weeklong Boston Marathon coverage: JoePa lives! @deadspin Check out how […]

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National Review Bashes PA State Stores

But are you surprised? National Review, taking aim at PA’s admittedly quirky state liquor laws, makes the case that social values conservatism and union-dominated machinism […]

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Monday Kickstarter

The weekend’s gay headlines.

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How Howie Roseman Can Become a Philly Hero

Even though Eagles GM Howie Roseman is treating the revelation of exactly who will have final say on the team’s draft picks later this week […]

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