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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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Brady: Trump’s Bankruptcies Have Hurt Philly, A.C.

If these are the things he does to the people he works with, imagine what he’ll do to the American people.

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Hyundai Rotem Blames SEPTA Troubles on Improper Welding

Officials at Hyundai Rotem said a Pa. company was responsible for the welding.

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WATCH: Did Pikachu Flip Off Crowd at Phillies Game?

The best Phanatic skit of the season, perhaps.

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Pa. Turnpike Tolls To Increase By Six Percent Next Year

This is the ninth consecutive year that toll prices have increased.

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Where Will Black Lives Matter Go From Here?

Local minds weigh in on what they hope to see next.

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Philly Workers and Businesses Might Get a Big Tax Cut … In Two Years

State lawmakers just passed a bill that would let Philadelphia enact major tax reform.


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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Poll: Plurality of Pennsylvanians Want Philly to Secede

Even Philadelphians said they’d “Philexit.”

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What Hillary and the New Ghostbusters Have in Common

Johnson: Like the presumptive Democratic nominee, the much-anticipated remake is fighting 30 years of legacy, and a public that can’t get past gender.

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Katie McGinty Rolls Out First TV Ad of General Election

It won’t air in Philadelphia, however.

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What It Was Like to Watch the Turkish Coup Attempt Unfold

A former Philly resident from Turkey describes her experiences during a chaotic week in Istanbul

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You Could Now Go to Prison For Feeding Seagulls in Ocean City

The mayor is cracking down on those who feed the “emboldened” birds.

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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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This App Will Keep You In The Know During the DNC

The app will offer a 360-degree livestream of the convention, among other features.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives his thumb up as he walks off the stage with his wife Melania during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland.

Christie Defends Melania: “93% of the Speech Is Different”

N.J. governor says speech wasn’t plagiarized.

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Man Lost After Camp Bisco Found Alive, Waist-Deep in Swamp

The 20-year-old got himself in a bit of a sticky situation.

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Report: Christie “Misspoke” About Trump Donating To Hurricane Sandy Relief

Either Christie was wrong, or Trump never followed through on his promise.

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