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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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Pulse: Chatter: Rock: Phat Camp

While it may be a bad time to get into the business of selling pop music (see left), it’s a helluva time for those who […]

How local record stores survive in the age of iTunes

In late September, after almost a decade of running South Street’s Spaceboy Music — and just months after moving it to a new location — […]

Pulse: Five Questions for: Chris Bowers

Progressives have made some inroads in the local Democratic Party in the past year. What’s your vision for the party and the city? The party […]

Pulse: Chatter: Media: Funny Pages

It has, of course, been an interesting year for the Philadelphia Inquirer, what with employee buyouts, the Mohammed cartoon controversy, and a change in ownership. […]

Pulse: Chatter: Arts: The Lame Trend

Several weeks ago, when the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance released a voluminous report on the area’s cultural organizations, it found paltry financial support for such […]

From the Editor: November 2006

A couple of weeks ago, I ripped up our planned November cover story in an attempt to jar all of us awake. There is a […]


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.


Off the Cuff: November 2006

With Ed Rendell’s imminent reelection as governor, I keep fantasizing about what he could now say to John Street. Rendell will be free to speak […]

The Essential Shore: Takeout

The Essential Shore: Takeout

The Essential Shore: Breakfast

The Essential Shore: Breakfast

The Essential Shore: Sweet Shops

The Essential Shore: Sweet Shops

The Essential Shore: Seafood

The Essential Shore: Seafood

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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.


The Essential Shore: Ice Cream

The Essential Shore: Ice Cream

Summer after summer, we can’t wait to …

The Essential Shore

The Good Life: 5 Things to Love This Month: Sneaker Immortality

Sneaker Immortality

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