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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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Condoms for Philly Schools

Curbing new HIV infections

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A Father-Son Conversation

Coming around on gay

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LGBT Firsts in 2012

Tell us your favorite moment

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The Philly Post Is Off for the Holidays

We’re off through December 30th, and will be back with fresh news and opinion columns on December 31st. Until then, happy holidays!  

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A Fresh Perelman Lawsuit for Philly Court

More than three years after tycoon Raymond Perelman sued his son Jeffrey, in 2009, he is suing longtime friend, lawyer and confidant Arlin Adams. Adams was the […]

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From “Humblebrag” to “Eastwooding” the Notable Words of 2012

More words were created or repurposed in 2012 than ever before. Linguists and sociologists point to worldwide presidential elections, Hurricane Sandy, and the Olympics, as […]


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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The Difference Between Nutter and Rendell, in Four Words

In the hours since NRA VP Wayne LaPierre unleashed a looong tirade against his critics this morning (in the form of statement on the Newtown […]

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How Philly Will Celebrate Watch Night/Freedom’s Eve

On December 31, 1862, at around 7 p.m., enslaved black men, women and children unknowingly created something that cultural historians would later refer to as […]

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Alec Baldwin Donates $250K to Community Center Destroyed by Sandy

On the heels of recent donations to the needy (Central Falls, RI) and the not-so-needy (the New York Philharmonic), Alec Baldwin is ponying up a […]

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Four More Apocalyptic Scenarios to Adopt

You probably know by now, but the world didn’t end this morning at 6:11 AM. Have no fear, there are other theories lurking that will […]

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NRA VP Statement: More Guns and Police in Schools

Earlier this year National Rifle Association Executive Vice-President Wayne LaPierre accused Barack Obama of giving “first term lip service to gun owners” to “deceive voters and […]

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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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The ultimate LGBT guide

Listen: XX’s Last Christmas

Remaking a classic

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Now with VIDEO: Meek Mill v. DeSean Jackson Rap Battle

Presenting the video you’ll all been waiting for: The full 3-round, 30 minute rap battle between Lil’ Snupe (Meek Mill’s guy) and Retro (DeSean’s guy), […]

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Terry Gross: The Queen of “Like”

The first time I heard my father say it, I was seven years old. We were waiting for an elevator in New York, where we […]

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