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Underfunded Philly schools are the setting for new Quinta Brunson ABC comedy ‘Abbott Elementary’
The comedian drew on stories from her mother, a longtime Philadelphia public school teacher.
The raccoon with expensive taste (never a dull moment in the Philly suburbs)
Crab legs? Really?
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Wawa and the Philly accent go global, thanks to Kate Winslet and SNL
A comedy skit featuring a trailer for a crime show called "Murdur Durder" was livestreamed around the world.
Tina Fey’s ‘I’m a SEPTA b*tch’ wouldn’t be a bad slogan, says transit agency GM
Before her recent car purchase, the Philly-area native comedian was a public transportation diehard, she told Jimmy Fallon.
‘Fraud Street Run’ from Four Seasons Total Landscaping raises thousands for Philabundance
"We’re just doing our Philly thing," said creator Jeff Lyons.
10 very Philly backgrounds to spice up your Zoom game
Take work calls and remote happy hours to the next level.
Lockdown laughs: Philly comedians take their talents online
Amusing podcasts, Zoom shows, standup streams and other virtual fun.
Louis CK’s sold out Philly show and the challenge for sexual violence survivors
The comedian has turned his admitted harassment into a standup joke.
Former Pa. Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hits Hollywood with new standup comedy act
The onetime elected official, aka “Mikey Stacks,” has a whole page of cringey demo reels.
Philly comedian Chris Cotton dies at 32, just months before welcoming first child
The South Philadelphia native spoke at an anti-violence meeting last week.
‘Good chance’ Always Sunny will get picked up for a 15th season, says FX boss
That'd make it the single longest-running live-action comedy series ever
The Kimye Wendy’s and ‘World F-ing Champions’: These fake historical marker tees are selling like crazy
The merch commemorates Philly's most "important" modern milestones.
