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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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Bon Jovi Fires Richie Sambora

CBS: The music world is buzzing with news Richie Sambora has parted ways with Bon Jovi. The news comes after 30 years of making music […]

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A Man Has Been Charged with Shooting Down Hawks Down the Shore

Look, just because the bald eagle is off the PA endangered species list, doesn’t mean it’s open season on rare, beautiful, migratory birds of prey […]

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The Ori Feibush/PBOC Situation Just Got More Bizarre

The latest in the case of Ori Feibush vs. The World is an accusation that OCF Realty’s Feibush fabricated violent, threatening, and grammatically poor text […]

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Despite Anti-LGBT Law, Philly Won’t Cut Ties with Russian Sister City

Wait, Philly has a sister city in Russia? Yes. And as it happens, Nizhny Novgorod is not only the fifth-largest city in the country, but the […]

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Jinkx Monsoon returns to Philly

What’s gay-popping this weekend.

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Two Dudes Dress Up as Utility Workers, Terrorize Philly Couple

Well this is mildly terrifying. Three guys posing as utility workers, wearing bright green t-shirts and red and orange caps, allegedly stormed into and burglarized […]


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 Infamous Santorum Cyber Charter May Be One Gigantic Racket

Remember when Rick Santorum was “sending” his kids to a taxpayer-funded cyber charter in Penn Hills while living in exurban Virginia? Well the founder of […]

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PHOTOS: Philly LGBTers Turn Out For Diner en Blanc

It was a nice night for a white party.

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Cory Booker *Likes* Ben Affleck As Batman. We Think We Know Why.

Gasp! Sorry I’m pro-Ben RT @tylerkingkade if elected, will you stop Ben Affleck from playing Batman? — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 23, 2013 BuzzFeed has […]

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Philly Very Close to Hosting Wrestlemania

Along with Santa Clara, Philly is one of two finalists to host Wrestlemania in 2015. The last time Philly hosted pro wrestling’s marquee event–“The Ragin’ […]

Meet G Philly’s Fall Cover Model Jesse Sani

Up close and personal with the mysterious dancer.

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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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Redesigning Men to Be 21st Century Dads

Since the paradigm of men earning the living and women being homemakers and full-time moms is being turned on its ear, how do men adjust […]

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Obama and Biden, in Scranton, Today

Scranton, sometimes home of Derek Jeter and the American Dream, will host another native son today–Joe Biden. Also, his sidekick Barack Obama. The president will […]

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McNabb and Iverson: A Tale of Two Retirements

The tale of two retirements speaks volumes about Philadelphia and our relationship with our sports stars. Allen Iverson is finally calling it quits after running […]

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McGinty Nets Big Philly Endorsement for Governor

It’s on– Northeast Philly gal and Rendell Environmental czar Kathleen McGinty has got one of the gubernatorial race’s first high(ish) profile endorsements. On Thursday Katie […]

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