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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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It’s Hot. I Want My Car Back!

I say it every year, but this year I mean it: It’s too hot to live. Seriously, screw Philadelphia. I’m getting out of this insufferable […]

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Mom: Sarah Murnaghan Recovering Slow But Steady From Lung Transplant

MyFoxPhilly reports: Ten-year-old Sarah Murnaghan is making slow but steady progress in her recovery. On Thursday, Sarah will undergo a small procedure that will allow […]

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Mayor Nutter Pens “After Trayvon” Cover Essay for Time

Speaking of unexpected magazine covers, Philly’s own Mayor Michael Nutter has a byline on the front of the latest issue of Time Magazine, with an […]

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Rolling Stone Under Fire For Boston Bomber Cover

Quite a brouhaha over Rolling Stone’s decision to put (alleged) Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover. The outrage is coming from all quarters: Time Magazine […]

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Philly Mob “CFO” Gets 97 Months in Prison

Inky reports: Anthony “Ant” Staino Jr. once called himself the CFO of the Philadelphia mob and threatened to unleash “two gorillas” on a deadbeat debtor, […]

Philly Drag Queens Take a Crack at Naming the Royal Baby

Princess Titties Rothchild Mcguillicutty?


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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WATCH: Desean Jackson’s Rap Video With Snoop Dogg

He’s got diamonds on his neck. And it’s strictly for the sex. Somewhere, legions of football fans and coaches are griping that somebody should be […]

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“Massive Dance Party” Coming to Philadelphia

KYW Newsradio reports on Philadelphia Dance Day, coming on July 27: It’s happening on July 27, and all of the workshops before 5:30 p.m. are […]

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Philly’s Kevin Hart Has Fourth-Highest-Grossing Concert Film Ever

Forbes reports on the blazing career of Philly comedian Kevin Hart, who is ranked No. 6 on the magazine’s list of top-earning comedians. But by […]

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Openly Gay Woman to Run for Governor of Maryland

Get ready for Heather Mizeur.

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Chris Christie Promises He Isn’t “Going Hollywood”

The New York Daily News reports: Chris Christie assured Jersey voters Tuesday that he isn’t going Hollywood just because he made a cameo on Michael J. […]

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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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Mega Millions Jackpots To Get Bigger, Farther Out of Reach

KYW Newsradio says lottery jackpots are about to get bigger. There’s a “but” though: The good news is that the jackpots are going to be […]

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Kathleen Kane Has Got to Go

Politics can be a very slimy business. We’ve seen politicians go to jail for stealing, lying and cheating: Jesse Jackson Jr., Tom Delay and Richard […]

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Eakins Oval Transforms into Family Fun Spot

Our friends at Foobooz have already noted the arrival of food trucks at Eakins Oval—it’s part of a broader summertime transformation of the space into […]

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Seven Signs You’re Reading a Bogus Political Story

There’s a new book out this week called This Town by New York Times political reporter Mark Leibovich, that’s driving Washington crazy. I haven’t yet […]

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