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Joe Torsella
News

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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Longform

Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

News

Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

Guides

Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide

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Longform

Is Philly Going to Decide the 2024 Election?

All eyes were on our region as the world waited to see who would win the 2020 presidential election. Will 2024 be a repeat — and are we prepared?

Howard Eskin, seen here in 2023, finds himself embroiled in yet another scandal.
News

Philly Today: Howard Eskin Is Truly the Worst of Philly

Plus, city workers sue the city over Mayor Parker’s return-to-the-office demand.

The scene on South Street in Philadelphia after a mass shooting in 2022, back when the Philadelphia homicide rate was soaring
News

Philly Today: City’s Homicide Rate Has Gone Down Even Further

Plus, digital beach tags are finally here.

People watching last week's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, after which calls came for Biden to drop out of the race
News

Philly Today: Biden Shouldn’t Leave Race — Trump Should, Says Inky

Plus, a plastic fork ban in the burbs.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, who just appointed a Kensington drug czar
News

Philly Today: Mayor Parker Taps 25 Schools to Be Open Year Round

But don’t worry, kids. She’s not forcing you to attend all year. Yet.

Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Literature in Philadelphia

Some of the places and spaces that make Philadelphia one of the best cities in America to be queer and bookish


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.


A woman using spray sunscreen on herself, spray sunscreen being one of the ultimate Jersey Shore sins
Guides

The 12 Worst People at the Jersey Shore, Ranked

From the guy blaring Springsteen all day to the worst offender of all.

Bangkok traffic has nothing on Philadelphia traffic, according to a new report (Getty Images)
News

Philly Today: Our Traffic Is Now Even Worse Than Bangkok’s

Plus, the New York Times with an unexpected best pizza pick in Philly.

The SS United States in South Philadelphia has been evicted
Opinion

Philly Today: It’s Time to Sink the SS United States

Plus, loathsome Dave Portnoy bets $200,000 on the Phillies.

News

50 Years of Best of Philly: Suburban Life

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: the Suburbs!

thief stealing packages from a porch
Guides

Everything You Need to Know to Thwart Porch Pirates

Here’s how to make sure that package you ordered gets to you.

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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.


Jennifer Weiner, who just wrote a piece for the New York Times about the Justin Timberlake arrest
News

Philly Today: Jennifer Weiner Puts Justin Timberlake On Blast

Plus, some people want neither Wawa nor Sheetz. Go figure.

Q&A

Lizzy McAlpine Is Done Playing the TikTok Game

TikTok brought the Lower Merion grad lots of success. But now, she says she’s over it.

Longform

Philadelphia Lost More Than 50,000 Residents During the Pandemic

After two consecutive census cycles of celebrated population increases, Philadelphia has lost most of that gain since the onset of the pandemic.

Q&A

Megan Boni a.k.a. Girl On Couch Explains Her TikTok Success

The Main Line native tells all.

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