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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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Top 10 News Stories of 2011

This is the time of year for lists—Top 10 of 2011 lists of songs, movies, outfits, couples, even news stories. The Pew Research Center’s Project […]

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Bradley Cooper is Dating an Avatar

A few months after working together on the upcoming movie The Words, People’s Sexiest Man Alive and Zoe Saldana are “totally dating” according to an […]

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Taylor Swift’s Holiday in Avalon

Pennsylvania’s own Taylor Swift is enjoying Christmas at the beach. The singer and her family have eaten at Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Avalon and […]

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Pennsbury’s Excess Policy Gaffe

Pennsbury School District in Bucks County has no explanation for why they weren’t aware of a $10 million excess insurance policy that would help pay […]

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Santorum Gaining in Iowa

Rick Santorum has pulled ahead of Newt Gingrich to hold third place in the Iowa polls according to CNN. The former Pennsylvania Senator has gained […]

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Flyers Win Simulated Winter Classic

EA Sports has released its prediction for the Winter Classic. An NHL 2012 simulation of the outdoor game between the Flyers and Rangers had the […]


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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Philly’s Top Google Searches

Google’s 2011 Zeitgest is an annual report that shows the search history of its users. In Philadelphia, people googled SEPTA three times more frequently than […]

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24/7 Recap: The Ultimate Winter Classic Foreplay

The newest episode of 24/7 opens up with Lavs flipping out on the team for a perceived lack of effort through the first two periods […]

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What If Jon Gruden Coached the Eagles?

Football is a game of passion. Nowhere is that more evident than in Philadelphia, where passion can turn into a steroid-induced rage in a second. […]

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Circus of the Stars

Like American Idol, but gayer

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My 7 Biggest “Winners” of 2011

It’s that time of year when Freindly Fire heaps praise upon those most deserving. So in the spirit of consistency, the Biggest Winner of 2011, […]

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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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Q&A: Risa Vetri Ferman

Tough race in November for you, running uncontested. It was a nail-biter. Which crimes are at the top of your priority list these days? Child […]

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Best Political Screw-Ups of 2011

One thing everyone loves more than lists? Watching politicians step in their own poo. Lucky for us there was a lot of that going on […]

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The Six Best Things to Read in 2011

Wait, another list? Oof. Enough with the year-end lists already! Agreed, but, please, there are reasons for year-end lists: (1) readership is down between Christmas […]

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Morning Scoop: Philly Gets a Poet Laureate

Sonia Sanchez Is Philly’s First Poet Laureate. Fancy. Today at 11 a.m., Mayor Nutter will announce that Sonia Sanchez has been named Philadelphia’s first poet […]

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