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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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President Obama’s New Gitmo Dilemma

President Obama is running out of time to make good on his campaign promise to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay before his legacy is […]

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Is a Rainbow Crosswalk Coming to the Gayborhood? [Updated]

Reddit’s Philadelphia page is going crazy right now over the idea of a rainbow-colored crosswalk in the Gayborhood. It all started when one Chestnut Hill […]

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Darren Daulton Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

97.5 The Fanatic, which broke the news of Darren Daulton’s recent brain tumor surgery, now provides an unfortunate update. Darren has been diagnosed with a […]

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Why Is the Water So Cold Down the Shore?

In the days following July 4th weekend, several colleagues of mine could be overheard kvetching about the unusually cold ocean temperatures down the Shore. If […]

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Paula Deen Is Down. But for How Long?

It was March 2012 when Lisa Jackson originally filed her lawsuit against Paula Deen‘s companies, naming Deen herself as a defendant and Deen’s brother Earl […]

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Attorney General Won’t Defend PA’s Gay Marriage Ban

Tuesday the ACLU, representing several same-sex couples, filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s gay marriage ban. One of the defendants named was Attorney General Kathleen Kane. […]


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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It’s Time for a Jersey Shore Smoking Ban

On a recent Sunday at the PATCO station at 9th-10th and Locust, five people were waiting for a train to New Jersey. At the same […]

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Jose Garces Closing Restaurant for First Time (It’s in Philly)

Oh, woe. This Saturday, July 13th Jose Garces will close his Chifa at 707 Chestnut Street after a four year run…This is the first closure of a […]

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New Paterno Interview Released from 3 Weeks Before Firing

Documentarian and occasional right-wing rabble rouser John Ziegler has been at the center of the movement to defend Joe Paterno for more than a year […]

TONIGHT @ QFEST: Prom-Themed Opening Party + G.B.F

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Snooki’s Baby Advice to Kate Middleton

Snooki, a parent, has advice for Kate Middleton’s forthcoming, highly-anticipated newborn: Dear Duchess of Cambridge aka Kate Middleton, Waiting for your little Prince or Princess to […]

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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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Do Not Call Ori Feibush “Shady” Or “Money-Driven”

Ori Feibush builds building. Point Breeze resident gets upset. Ori Feibush launches counterattack. If you’ve followed Ori’s career at all, none of this should be […]

PHOTOS: One Philly Man’s Crazy Gay Weekend in Fire Island Pines

Could it be the gayest place on Earth?

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Meet the Philly Gal Who’s Playboy’s “Miss August”

Does anyone read Playboy anymore? Who knows. But there’s certainly more glamor in being Playmate of the Month than being YouPorn’s anything of the anything. That’s […]

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Vince Fumo Accused of Stealing Money from Own Children

We’ve got another nominee for “Worst Father in Philadelphia“! In court testimony yesterday at City Hall, Vince Fumo’s own kids laid bare the bitter feud […]

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