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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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Cali Bishop Offers Job to Defrocked PA Pastor

Rev. Frank Schaefer gets another chance.

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The Heat Is on the Cowboys

Bradley: 2013 Eagles have already exceeded our wildest expectations.

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Suit: NJ Real Estate Agents Used Unsold Home for Sex

Guess what security cameras saw?

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Les Bowen Thinks Some Eagles Fans Are A Little Too Psyched About Having a White QB

Why do fans like Nick Foles so much?

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Jon Solomon’s Top 5 Hip-Hop Christmas Songs

WPRB DJ says there’s a whole world beyond “Christmas in Hollis.”

GLAAD Suffers Backlash in Wake of Duck Dynasty Controversy

And more in the weekend’s LGBT headlines.


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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Eagles Honor Cheerleader-Turned-Soldier

Former cheerleader honored at Bears game.

Revel — which tried to be a casino that wasn't really a casino by banning smoking and focusing on entertainment that didn't involve slots — is for sale. While the building is certainly gorgeous, it's also been a dismal failure. It opened in 2012 and filed for bankruptcy 10 months later. If it sells, that selling price will be an indication of Atlantic City's gambling market, which right now is about as healthy as smokers chained to slot machines at Revel right now. (They dropped the non-smoking policy in 2013, natch.) The Atlantic Club, formerly the Atlantic City Hilton, sold for a paltry $23.4 million to a Caesars/Tropicana partnership (in comparison: the Sands sold for $250 million in 2006). The Atlantic Club is no longer operating, and just last week Caesars, which is the dominant casino company in Atlantic City, said it might start shutting down properties. So don't expect the Revel number to be a blockbuster.
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Atlantic Club Closes; Hard Rock Could Buy Revel

Atlantic City still troubled as 2013 comes to a close.

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Let’s Celebrate Diversity… on the Road

Hingston: This holiday season, you drive your way, I’ll drive mine.

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Penn State Wins NCAA Volleyball Title

Some good news from the athletics department!

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Pickpockets Hit Center City Cafés

Keep a close eye on your bag.

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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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An Agnostic at Christmas

Mathis: What do we tell our son about a faith we no longer share?

9 Gay Holiday Movies

Because that’s about all that exists.

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Get Ready for Shorts Weather This Weekend

70 degrees and rising.

WATCH: What Does the Phanatic Say?

Ylvis, one-upped.

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