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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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Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide

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Gay Bashing Suspects Held On All Charges

Victim Zachary Hesse testified about that fateful night.

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New Photos of Spree Suspect Bradley Stone

Cops are searching Montco for him.

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Time to Fix Eminent Domain

Philly artist James Dupree got lucky. The next landowner probably won’t.

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Penn Frat in Hot Water over Christmas Message

A holiday message had a caricatured Beyonce blow-up doll.

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Fog Delaying Flights at PHL Airport

The ground stop has lifted, however.

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Jim Kenney’s Mean Girl 101

Are weight jokes the best we can do with Chris Christie?


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.


Lou Cutler Named to The Advocate’s 40 People Who Broke Gender Rules

Mr. Gay Philadelphia gets more national attention.

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The SS United States Is Safe — For Now

The conservancy has a preliminary agreement.

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Why “I Can’t Breathe” Matters

LeBron and other athletes take up the activism their predecessors declined.

Get Married at a Buddhist Temple in Japan

A wedding idea for adventuresome brides and grooms.

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Check Out This Amazing Block by Nerlens Noel

Take your Sixers highlights where you can get them.

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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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Cops Seek Center City Dollar Store Robber

He held up a store on Chestnut.

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Kenney: No Regrets Over Christie Insult

“You should have a little more common sense and a little more respect for the rest of us.”

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New Jersey May Allow Assisted Suicide

“Death with Dignity Act” passes State Senate panel.

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D.A. to Charge Two More in Abandoned Sting

State reps Vanessa Lowery Brown and Ronald Waters expected to face charges.

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