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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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Images of Chris Christie Set to Ludacris: A Match Made in Tumblr

This “news” broke a couple days ago. Still, there’s an unwritten rule that bloggers must blog about politically relevant and semi-humorous Tumblrs. (Remember Chris Christie […]

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PHOTOS: The Absolutely Debaucherous Wing Bowl 2013

Wing Bowl Parade Wing Bowl Women Wing Bowl Crowd Wing Bowl Eating [PHOTOS: Jeff Fusco]

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Drexel to Start Entrepreneurship School; Unclear What Will Actually Go On There

Using $12.5 million in donations from the Charles and Barbara Close Foundation (Charles is class of ’36), Drexel is founding a School of Entrepreneurship. Called, […]

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Overly Sensitive, Judgeless Traffic Court Now Kicking People Out for Laughing

300 people showed up to traffic court yesterday to find basically nobody available to hear their cases. (You’ll remember that 9 judges were indicted yesterday […]

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Guy Wearing Tom Brady Jersey Wins Wing Bowl

It was a sad day for the local crowd at today’s Wing Bowl. On the very day that El Wingador fell to cocaine charges, his […]

Zachary Quinto Debuts Puppy Flick

Way too much cute in one short film.


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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It’s Curtains for the Union Rat: Stagehands Strike Is Almost Over

Last night at 9 p.m., IATSE Local 8 business manager Mike Barnes told me that negotiations between his stagehands union and Philadelphia Theatre Company — […]

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Sunday Match-Up: Downton Abbey Women vs. Super Bowl Women

This Sunday night looks to be another classic match-up between a heavy favorite and a hapless underdog. No, not the 49ers and the Ravens—the Super […]

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Chinese Hackers Now Infiltrating Wall Street Journal

A couple days ago, the New York Times featured a truly weird and fascinating report about a bunch of Chinese hackers who were in their […]

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Oscar Speeches Gone Wrong

With only 3 weeks until the ceremony, this month I’ll be focusing on the Oscars. (Big change, I know.) Starting things off are my picks […]

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Tom Corbett’s Son-in-Law Caught Stealing Cash in Sting Operation

Tom Corbett’s son-in-law Gerald Gibson, a Philadelphia narcotics officer, is being investigated by the FBI and the Philadelphia police for repeatedly stealing clothes and money […]

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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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2 Dead at U.S. Embassy Suicide Attack in Turkey

Two U.S. Embassy security guards are reportedly dead after a suspected suicide-bomber set off explosives outside the entrance of the building in Istanbul today. An […]

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El Wingador Indicted on Cocaine Charges

It’s probably a good thing Bill “El Wingador” Simmons wasn’t allowed to participate in the Wing Bowl this year. In a twist of irony, the […]

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Chip Kelly Kicks Off Eagles Tenure with Surprise Wing Bowl Appearance

At 7:45 this morning, thousands of bleary-eyed wing-watchers were treated to a different sort of Bird. Chip Kelly, man of the people, and new Eagles […]

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Why the Myth of the Liberal Press Persists

About a year ago, I wrote something nice—or, at least, not overly insulting—about the Philadelphia Inquirer and the need for its continued survival. In response, […]

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