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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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Edward Snowden Might Maybe Possibly Be Heading to Venezuela (Maybe)

Confusion has been a big part of the Edward Snowden ordeal, and thanks to a tweet from a russian diplomat, this most recent round of […]

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There’s a Really, Really Big TV in Ardmore

If the bald eagles weren’t enough to prove that Philly is the heart of America, this big ‘ol TV ought to do it. Few things […]

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Tom Corbett and GOP Fail Pennsylvania Again

If you strike out two of every three times at bat, you’re a Hall of Famer. One out of four gives you a long career. […]

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Hey, College Students, Go Ahead and Take Out More Loans

If you’re a student at one of Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities, you might want to reevaluate those loans: tuition costs are rising three percent. That […]

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John Bolaris’s Latest Twitter Freakout

There are a few things you can count on these days — taxes, talk of whether Donovan McNabb puked in the Super Bowl, and John […]

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Bald Eagles. Philadelphia. AMERICA.

If you hear majestic screeching and notice a lowering of the fish population in the area, don’t worry—that’s just the bald eagles. Since the state […]


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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Lesbian Couple Files Lawsuit to Overturn Pennsylvania’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

The battle heats up.

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We’re Not Even the Best at Being Fat Anymore

Just when you think you’ve got a handle on something, it slips away. The United States, known above all else as the land of fleshy […]

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Let Bert and Ernie Out of the Closet

Come out, come out, Bert and Ernie! Latest to lobby for the Sesame Street duo’s liberation is the New Yorker. Its iconic cover last week […]

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Water Ice in South Philly Just Got Less Good

If you’ve been in South Philly any summer of the past 37 years, you’ve probably had or seen a little bit of Italiano’s water ice […]

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Cleveland Captives Release “Thank You” Video

The three women held captive in a Cleveland home for 10 years have released a video statement thanking the public for the support since their […]

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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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The Future of IVF: Designer Babies and Ultimate Soldiers

When Edward Snowden alerted the world to the United States government’s massive PRISM surveillance program, the subsequent ride up the bestseller lists for George Orwell’s […]

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Philly Judge Orders NFL, Concussed Players to Play Nice

US District Judge Anita Brody ordered the NFL and some 5,000 players to enter mediation talks to reach a settlement in the ongoing NFL concussions […]

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BUY THIS: Kitchenette’s Well-Endowed Weenie Roaster

Changing the way you roast hot dogs.

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Hillary Clinton Is Somewhere Nearby. We Can Feel it.

My Hillary senses have been tingling all morning, and I’ve finally found out why. The former Secretary of State is set to visit Bryn Mawr […]

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