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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.


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How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

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The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

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West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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Infuriating News: Andy Reid, Catholic Mass, and TSA

The best thing about being a columnist is that there’s never a shortage of material—especially the kind that leaves you shaking your head.  The bad […]

One of Us: Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz

If you think Hurricane Schwartz is a science nerd, he is. But there’s a lot more to the story than that. Here, Philadelphia’s most geeked-out […]

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The McDonald’s of Fashion: H&M

When it comes to fad diets, I’ve tried them all. I gave the juicing trend a whirl, hopped on the no-carb bandwagon, tried out South […]

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Morning Scoop: Pronger Out for Season

Trial Related to PSU Scandal Today. Two Penn State officials charged with perjury and failure to report a crime related to the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse […]

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U.N.’s First Report on LGBT Rights

Atrocities documented around the world

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U.N.’s First Report on LGBT Rights

Atrocities documented around the world


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

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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Best Books of 2011

The number of books (not to mention best of lists) released every year is daunting. Throw in the barrage of Kindle, Apple, and Nook devices, […]

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Kurt & Blaine: Let It Snow

A new take on an old classic

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Taking the Car Keys From Grandpa

Earlier this week, the Daily News boldly raised an issue that no one, especially not our elected officials, wants to address. New Jersey and Pennsylvania […]

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Weekend Roundup

Kick start the holidays

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Sixers Mascot Auditions?

Regardless of which Sixers mascot wins the fan vote to represent the franchise, it appears that the team will hold tryouts this weekend to determine […]

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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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Man Beat “Spoiled Princess”

A man in the Allentown area has admitted to beating his wife’s 2-year-old daughter because he thought she was a spoiled princess. One of the […]

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Skate On the Winter Classic Rink

You can buy tickets to skate on the outdoor rink at Citizens Bank Park. Tickets are available for four time slots on January 7th. Kids […]

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Philly Live! Opens April 5th

Actually, it’s going to be called “XFINITY Live!” because it’s 2011 nothing is safe from corporate sponsorship/shameless self-promotion. Many of the details released today had […]

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Sandusky Taught Boys Basic Hygiene

First, Jerry Sandusky explained that he was just horsing around with boys in the shower. Now, his lawyer says he was teaching them “basic life […]

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