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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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Morning Scoop: Williams Urges Victims to Report

Philly’s District Attorney Urges Victims to Come Forward. In the wake of allegations against Jerry Sandusky, Bernie Fine and now Bill Conlin, Philadelphia District Attorney […]

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Trimming the Christmas Bigotry

My daughter was recently telling me about a friend of hers, a lesbian who’s at a seminary, studying to be a minister. The friend comes […]

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Former Eagle Sues NFL

Ex-Eagle running back Dorsey Levens and a group of other pro players are suing the NFL. Levens, Jamal Lewis and others are claiming that the […]

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We Threw Snowballs at Santa?

Of course you do because ESPN won’t let us forget it. First of all, the city had its sights on a certain running back from […]

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Nutter Signs New Zoning Code

Mayor Nutter signed new zoning code into law today. The overhaul to Philadelphia’s zoning code has been in the works for the better part of […]

Kissing DADT Away

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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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PSD Mails Layoff Notices

The city’s school district is going to lay off 141 employees on the support staff. Nurses, library assistants, and other non-teaching employees will be looking […]

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David Boreanaz Loves Him Some Flyers

Bones star and Philadelphia native David Boreanaz has written a letter for the Winter Classic game program explaining how he fell in love with the […]

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Councilman Won’t Resign After Bar Scheme

Dominic “Tony” Pullella—a Bringantine city councilman—has announced that he will not resign from his office. Brigantine Mayor Phil Guenther had asked Pullella to resign after […]

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Pat Robertson: Gay is a Choice

Talk about bad parenting advice

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Menorah Stolen From Jersey Park

A menorah has been taken from a park in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Police have not yet determined a motive for the crime at Library Point […]

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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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Girls Sentenced for Poop Cake

Pranks are meant to be funny. Usually putting someone’s office supplies in Jell-o, the classic spring-snake-in-a-can gag or other pranks can cut some tension and […]

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HRC: Happy Holidays

A message for the season

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TV Recap: 24/7

Last night’s installment of HBO’s 24/7, which chronicles the Flyers and Rangers as they prepare for the January 2nd Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park, […]

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I Hope You’re Wearing Yoga Panties

I was in Victoria’s Secret with my teenage daughter and I saw a display and table of “yoga panties.” I could only tap her arm […]

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