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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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Has Michael Vick Finally Buried His Past?

Fans started to line up outside Modell’s on Cottman Ave. at 9:45 a.m. for an autograph session with Michael Vick that didn’t start until around […]

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The AIDS Quilt is Back in D.C.

Memories of a memorial 30 years in making

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It’s a Wonder So Many Families Leave the Shore Alive

When I first moved to New Jersey and started talking to residents, even my own in-laws, I was surprised at how many families vacation together […]

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Hollywood’s 9 Best Young Actresses

Michelle Williams has said that she will take a break from acting at some point to spend time with her daughter. Savor each new release, […]

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In Defense of Daniel Tosh’s Rape Joke

This week’s moment of national outrage came from Comedy Central host and stand-up comedian Daniel Tosh, who had the audacity to joke about rape. An […]

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Imagine Fighting Your Next PPA Ticket Via Skype

Yes, I watched a few episodes of Parking Wars, the reality show on A&E that followed the antics of various employees at the Philadelphia Parking […]


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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Morning Scoop: Leaked Papers Hint at PSU Freeh Report

Deadspin Has Freeh’s Playbook. Deadspin has leaked papers that appear to be prep materials for former FBI Director Louis Freeh’s press conference Wednesday morning. The […]

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Only the Rich Can Afford to Stay Thin

It’s not easy to run in my neighborhood. I considered this the other day as I slogged down Richmond Street lurching over potholes, avoiding cars […]

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Preston & Steve Producer Tries Not To Recreate Touching the Void

Tonight, Preston & Steve producer and on-air personality Nick McIlwain will host a “Celebrity Bartending Night” at XFinity Live to raise money for his upcoming […]

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Chris Christie Fires Back at Letterman

On Monday, David Letterman made fun of Chris Christie by setting video of the governor yelling at a guy on the boardwalk to “fat guy […]

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Rick Santorum Named a Spokesman for a Stem Cell Research Organization

Give Cures is an “ethical” stem cell research organization that only uses adult stem cells and restricts its research to experiments and procedures OKed by […]

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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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Philly Will Get to Keep Its Second Casino

The final casino license up for grabs in Pennsylvania—the one that had been awarded to a group in 2006 that planned to open Foxwoods Casino […]

Mayor Nutter Says Black Folks Won’t Listen to Mitt Romney’s Nonsense

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at the NAACP’s annual convention in Houston on Wednesday. Later in the day, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter spoke on […]

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Joe Paterno Posthumously Defends Penn State Football in Column Sent to Players

On Wednesday morning, a Microsoft Word file was sent to former Penn State football players. The file contained a column supposedly written in December and […]

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Celeb Scoop: Stop What You’re Doing and Watch the Little Girl From Modern Family Sing Adele in Her Car Seat

Watch This Adorable Video Immediately. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is 5-years old. She plays Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family. She’s also going through a big Adele […]

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