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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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Twitter Reacts to Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Rulings

As expected, Twitter overflowed with commentary when the Supreme Court issued its gay marriage rulings this morning. A roundup of commentary from Philadelphia and around […]

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Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, 5-4; Technicality Will Allow Gay Marriage in California

The Supreme Court has struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which let states and the federal government refuse to recognize gay […]

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Court Delivers Landmark Decisions on Prop 8 and DOMA

More on today’s historic happenings.

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WATCH: Gay Marine Proposes to His Marine Boyfriend

A reminder of what we’re fighting for.

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But Wait: Support Grows for Paula Deen

So, unhealthy foods czarina Paula Deen finally made it to the Today show this morning to sit down with Matt Lauer and apologize for being […]

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WATCH: West Philly Contestant on Project Runway

Dom Streeter, a 24-year-old animal caretaker from West Philly, is competing in this season’s edition of Project Runway. Does she have what it takes? We’ll […]


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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Sam Katz Uses Kickstarter to Raise Money For Philly History Documentary

Sam Katz, the failed three-time candidate for Philly mayor, has achieved rather more success creating a 12-part documentary about the history of Philadelphia, but he […]

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NFL’s Bernard Pierce Carjacked in Philly

USA Today: Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce is “doing OK” after he was the victim of a carjacking in Philadelphia last Sunday, his agent […]

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WATCH: Paula Deen Sheds Tears on Today

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Today sums up: In an emotional interview, her first since she admitted having […]

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Yes, Pennsylvania Is Just As Racist As You Think It Is

So the other day, the Inquirer’s Inga Saffron noticed this: Shocking, but not surprising: PA is most prejudiced state outside the South, law professors find […]

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The Unbearable Ingratitude of Phillies Fans

I think we can all agree that it’s not a very good time to be a Phillies fan. The team has been under .500 for […]

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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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Forget Everything Else: Today Is Probably Gay Marriage Day

Yes, we’ll be covering other news today at The Scoop. But honestly: Today is almost certainly Gay Marriage Day at the Supreme Court. One way […]

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Voting Rights Decision Was Pure Judicial Activism

Hello conservatives, I have a request for you: Please, please, please, for the love of God, please never complain about “judicial activism” ever again. If […]

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New Jersey To Become Second U.S. State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy

Our neighbor steps up.

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Daily News Writer Critiques Today’s Daily News

Here’s the blog post Daily News scribe/all-around rabble-rouser Will Bunch just posted at Philly.com: He writes: “Story complaing about high city taxes (even as it […]

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