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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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What Are We Learning From The Virgin Diaries?

When I’m flipping through the channels and see something on TLC like Toddlers and Tiaras or I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant, it makes me […]

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Gay Marriage Adds Up

It’s the economy, stupid

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Philly’s Christmas-Tree Ban

So I wanted a Christmas tree. This would not seem to be an outrageous request at this time of year. We see them for sale […]

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Hump Day Headlines

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Hillary Clinton on Trans Rights

Watch the historic speech

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PA One-Percenter Party!

If the Occupy Philly folks are looking for something to do this weekend, they should hop a bus to New York for the annual Pennsylvania […]


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: Woman Pummels Boyfriend on NJ Train [VIDEO]

Controversial Philly Police Officer Retires. Richard DeCoatsworth retired from the Philadelphia Police Department this week as a result of injuries sustained from a shooting in […]

8 Gorgeous Party Dresses

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Voters’ Guide: The Next Sixers Mascot

Players on the Philadelphia Phillies once weren’t too fond of the Phanatic. Don’t believe me? On August 22, 1978, the Phillies beat the Cubs, 5-3, […]

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PSU To Open Child Protection Center

Earlier today, Penn State President Rodney Erickson announced a new Center for the Protection of Children, which will be located in Hershey. The center, funded […]

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Will Ben Franklin Replace Hip-Hop?

In case you still care that we have a basketball team, you can now vote for a replacement for the Sixers’ old mascot, Hip Hop. […]

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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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NBC 10 and WHYY Join Forces

As part of Comcast’s, ahem, “commitment to localism,” NBC 10 (now owned by the cable giant, of course) will partner with Philadelphia public broadcasting station […]

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Kanye West Parties at Borgata

According to Page Six, hip hop giant Kanye West, on a short vacation from his massive Watch the Throne Tour, popped into the Borgata on […]

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All Sandusky Accusers to Testify

While Jerry Sandusky continues to dig himself a bigger grave, ABC News is reporting that his recent interview with the New York Times has “enraged” […]

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Occupiers Refuse Plea Deal

This morning, 33 Occupy Philly protesters appeared in court to face charges stemming from their arrest during last week’s raid. Fourteen of the Occupiers accepted […]

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