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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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Reid to KC as Fox’s Jason Whitlock Goes Berserk

Andy Reid is officially a Kansas City Chief. (Reid, like Crennel before him, is a large, expressionless man, who hasn’t been very good for several […]

Delta Burke at a Sleepover?

Yes, please!

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Houses Passes Hurricane Sandy Relief…Or At Least Some of It

When Chris Christie speaks, Republicans listen. After taking it on the chin from Christie for scuttling a vote on a $60 billion Sandy relief bill, […]

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Rex Ryan Has Tattoo of Wife Wearing Sanchez Jersey

Finally, an explanation for why Jets coach Rex Ryan inexplicably played Mark Sanchez deep into a hopeless season, while a noted water-walking miracle-worker turned the […]

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The Tom & Jerry Show: Corbett’s Penn State Folly

July of 2012 was notable for several reasons: the hottest month on record, both parties gearing up for the presidential campaign, and the voluntary acceptance […]

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Leo DiCaprio Asked Mutter Museum How to Slice Open a Skull

On May 14th of last year, the props department for Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained emailed the Mutter Museum asking for advice on how best to […]


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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Subway Sandwich Guy Refuses To Put Ketchup on a Cheesesteak, Gets Fired

Lawrence Ordone lost his job, but he kept his honor. When asked by a customer to make him a steak sandwich with American cheese, onion, […]

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Ed Rendell’s Calling Everybody Wusses Again

Ed Rendell, in his book A Nation of Wusses, calls out politicians for their cowardice on gun control. Today, he reprises the act in a […]

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CHANGE IS IN THE AIR AT G PHILLY

Same look, scrumptious new taste.

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10 Historic Buildings Philly Lost in 2012

Hidden City Philadelphia has compiled a sad list of gorgeous old churches, abandoned factories, and 19th century homes that were demolished this year. Lowlights include […]

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“Have You Seen the Black Amish?” and 13 Other Ridiculous Quotes From Amish Mafia

Move over Boo Boo and Duck Dynasty, there’s a new train wreck in town and its name is Amish Mafia. Billed by Discovery Channel as […]

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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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Studies Show: Philly Either Very Drunk or Very Sober

According to some drink-per-month algorithm cooked up by The Daily Beast, Philadelphia is the 19th drunkest city in the country, and Boston is the drunkest. […]

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Girl Suspended for Writing Adam Lanza Poem

I’m trying to wrap my mind around what happened with Courtni Webb, the high-school senior who got suspended for writing a poem in which she […]

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Presenting Bill O’Brien’s Typo-Laden Resume

You know that Bill O’Brien CPR’d a moribund Penn State football squad to one of the best records in the Big Ten this year. You […]

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Joe Biden Lightens Senate Mood/Makes Everyone Extremely Uncomfortable

Just when you thought Congress was getting too dour and fatalistic, Joe Biden waltzes in and tells an incoming Senator, “spread your legs, you’re gonna […]

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