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

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Three Men Say Jerry Sandusky Sexually Abused Them in the ’70s and ’80s

Three men have come forward and told police that Jerry Sandusky sexually abused them in the 1970s or ’80s. One of the men says that […]

Mitt Romney Sings in New Attack Ad for the Obama Campaign

Mitt Romney’s versatility as an entertainer has been re-purposed by the Obama campaign in an attack ad called “Firms.” The ad starts with footage of […]

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Cops Find $10 Million Worth of Heroin and Meth in Bensalem

On Sunday, Bensalem Police noticed a suspicious vehicle on State Road. They later observed two men—whom they also say were suspicious—walk southbound on the road […]

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One Exec Predicts Victorino Will Be First Big Name Traded

As Shane Victorino f-bombed his way through a response to last weekend’s Twitter fiasco, wheels turned behind the curtains of baseball franchises across the country. […]

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VIDEO: Taxi Driver Defecates on Philly Sidewalk

Just another reason why I take the Uber. The cab enters the frame at the one-minute mark. The person who posted the video included the […]

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Celeb Scoop: Authorities Cut Springsteen and McCartney Performance Short

Springsteen and McCartney in the Dark. The Boss called Sir Paul McCartney up on stage at the end of a show at London’s Hyde Park. […]


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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Police Investigate Scene of Decomposing Body in Center City

Police are investigating a case after a decomposing body was found inside a Center City building. Detectives are investigating the scene on the 200 block […]

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Breaking Bad’s Walter White Shows Up in South Philly

On Sunday night, Walter White (re: The Danger), Jesse Pinkman, Saul Goodman, and the rest of the players in everyone’s favorite meth dealer success story […]

Romney Gets Chester County Sheriff to Slam Obama Ahead of Alicia Keys Appearance in Philly

Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh and Deputy Chairwoman of the state Republican Party Renee Amoore launched a preemptive verbal attack on President Barack Obama […]

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Comcast Buys Microsoft’s Share in MSNBC.com for $300 Million

The New York Times reports that Comcast bought out Microsoft’s share of MSNBC.com for $300 million. As of Monday morning, folks looking to peruse the […]

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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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Pregnant Parkettes File Suit Against Parx Casino

Two former cocktail waitresses have filed a lawsuit against Bensalem’s Parx Casino. The women allege that when they told their employer that they had become […]

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Paterno Family to Commission Review of Freeh Report Findings

Last week, the Freeh Report was released to the public and Louis Freeh held a press conference to explain his group’s findings, the culmination of […]

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A Gay Plot in New Rap Video

Murs says: Legalize Gay

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Shane Victorino Is Not (Bleepin’) Happy

Shane Victorino didn’t play for the Phillies on July 8th. He was scratched from the lineup by Charlie Manuel before the Sunday matinee started. Rob […]

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