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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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The Definitive Photo of Chris Christie in 1980s

Uploaded by Mr. Time Magazine himself, a week ago, only noticed today by the internet. Just two thoughts: 1. He looks good. Much better than […]

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Where to Find A Boston Marathon Support Run Tonight

Philadelphia Runner has compiled a list of all the Boston Marathon support runs taking place in Philadelphia. All runs leave at 7:00 tonight, unless stated […]

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Explosion in Texas: The Latest News

Here’s the latest on the fertilizer plant explosion that occurred last night in 2,500-person West, Texas, near Waco: The blast damaged 75 homes and one […]

10 Best Gay Beaches

Where the gays are swimming.

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Ira Glass Hosting A Giant Dance Party in Philly This Weekend

This American Life‘s Ira Glass is bringing a conceptual art performance/dance party to Philly, and it goes away forever come Monday. It’s called “One Radio […]

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Bradley Cooper Visited Patients at a Boston Hospital Today

I’m afraid I don’t have more for you than this tidbit. But it confirms what we already knew about Cooper–he’s a very good guy. BMC […]


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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Food Cart Vendor Fatally Stabbed in South Philly

A 69-year-old man was loading his food cart with supplies at 4:30 a.m. when he was fatally stabbed in the neck. The suspect is thought […]

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Philly Burger Joint Ranked One of Best 38 in Country

Not to be confused with its “25 hottest burgers” list released last month, the food blog Eater has unveiled its definitive ranking of the best […]

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Philadelphia Science Festival

5 gay ways to explore it.

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Why is Mayor Nutter Secretly Auctioning Off Chunks of the City?

Over at the Comcast Center right now, Mayor Nutter is dressing the city up real nice and showing her off. Because Philadelphia, officially the brokest […]

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Heartbreaking Scenes of the Inquirer’s Old Offices

Photographer Will Steacy, whose father worked at the Inky for 29 years, has chronicled the paper’s recent struggles through a series of images documenting the months […]

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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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Guess Which Area Governor Made Time’s “100 Most Influential” List?

No, not Tom Corbett, silly! Recent Time coverboy Chris Christie, for his role during Hurricane Sandy. (The entry was written by a fourth-grader whom he […]

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Dine Out for My Life

AIDS-education advocate Jeffrey Alexander.

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The Real Threat to Marriage

In light of the vociferous and ongoing debate surrounding gay marriage, it’s easy to imagine that self-described “marriage traditionalists” rose up organically in opposition to […]

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8 Brilliant Business Ideas Perfect for Philly

Attention Philadelphia entrepreneurs! Shark Tank is coming to town and holding open auditions on May 11th. Don’t you want to be the next startup sensation? […]

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