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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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New Demolition Crew at 22nd and Market Not Perfect Either

There’s a new demolition crew finishing the job at the site of this month’s building collapse, at 22nd and Market. But they too, reports City […]

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Saving $25K the “Easy” Way

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you have enough money in the bank to handle an emergency? Could you come up with a thousand […]

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Gawker Cannot Resist Story About Bizarre Daytime Sexual Activity in Delco

Gawker has discovered the weird-ass journalistic gold mine that is Upper Darby. This latest story is the third it’s published in the last two years. […]

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America’s Most Wanted Zoo Animals

When Rusty the red panda took to the streets of D.C. on Monday, it captured the imagination — an adorable, real-life Paddington Bear enjoying his […]

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Dismal Flower Show Leads to Mass Layoffs at Horticultural Society

March Flower Shows lead to June Layoffs. Doesn’t quite have the same nice April Showers, May Flowers ring to it, huh? Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Horticultural […]

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Chris Christie Calls DOMA Ruling a “Bad Decision”

Chris Christie, that noted vetoer of same-sex marriage bills, had this to say yesterday about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of […]


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 Letter D.A. Seth Williams Doesn’t Want His Employees to See

Recently, sources inside the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office have been buzzing about a letter that was sent to many of the office’s employees by some […]

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Could Chris Christie Become President?

“It’s just crazy and I’m tired of dealing with the crazies.” That was classic Chris Christie, two years ago this month in response to criticism […]

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Philadelphia Could Lose Hub in U.S. Airways Merger

NewsWorks reports: A new General Accounting Office report questions whether Philadelphia International Airport will remain a hub after the merger of U.S. Airways and American […]

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New Jersey Sues to Allow Sports Betting

AP reports: Gov. Chris Christie has led the fight to bring sports betting to the state’s struggling casinos and racetracks. But a 1992 federal law […]

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4 Ways To Celebrate the DOMA/Prop 8 Rulings in Philly

How Philly’s getting in on the party.

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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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New Movie Abut MOVE Bombing Hits Festival Circuit

NPR reports on Let The Fire Burn, a new documentary aobut the infamous MOVE bombing in 1985 that killed 11 people and destroyed 61 homes […]

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WATCH: Questlove’s Interview on The Daily Show

In the meantime, it’s fair to say New York Times book reviewer Dwight Garner enjoyed Questlove’s new memoir,  Mo’ Metta Blues. Garner writes: Mr. Thompson […]

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Mine Detonated Near New Jersey Beach

Skyfox live over Bay Head, NJ where a mine was detonated on the beach. pic.twitter.com/CteX2xVtd3 — FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) June 26, 2013 CBS reports: A […]

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Today’s Rulings Have No Effect on Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania

It’s an old, somewhat tired political joke that Pennsylvania is “Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Alabama in between.” But with respect to gay marriage, the state […]

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