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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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Brad Pitt Semi-Randomly Showed Up At the KOP Mall Yesterday

Brad Pitt made a surprise appearance at the King of Prussia Mall yesterday. A screening of his big-budget zombie flick World War Z, which was […]

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First Building Collapse Lawsuit Filed

That was quick. Nadine White, a 54-year-old mother of three who was working at the Salvation Army is suing the owner and the demolition crew […]

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Making Sense of the Fear Over Germantown H.S. Closure

When the School District of Philadelphia announced at the beginning of this year that it was closing 37 schools—a number later whittled down to 29—parents […]

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Forget the Tonys: Here, the Shows You Have See This Summer

This Sunday, Neil Patrick Harris will host the Tony Awards for the forth time. The entire night will really be the battle between two musicals: […]

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How to Win on Match.com

Since both men and women are waiting longer to get married, it’s become harder to find people using traditional methods such as marrying your high […]

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Looking for Pot at the Italian Market

A couple weeks ago, someone on Reddit published a photo of this handmade sign advertising marijuana plants. He said he snapped it at the Italian Market. […]


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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President Obama’s Betrayal of Civil Liberties Is Complete

I was wrong. Last fall, I decided to vote for President Obama’s re-election. I did so even though I had deep concerns about his administration’s […]

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Can Reform Conservatives Save the GOP?

On Monday, political commentator David Frum announced he is taking an extended break from his blog at the Daily Beast to focus his attention on […]

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These Are the Victims of the Building Collapse

Six people died in the building collapse that occurred yesterday on Market Street. All were reportedly in the Salvation Army building that was destroyed. Three […]

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Sister of Jersey’s Newest Senator Recently Got Kicked Out of a Springsteen Show

New Jersey, as of today, has a new Senator. His name if Jeff Chiesa. Surely there will be more information to report about his work […]

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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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Building Trades Blame Building Collapse on Shoddy Non-Union Labor

Pat Gillespie, the head of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, says that his unions had been alerting the city’s L&I department about shoddy demolition […]

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Corbett to Sign Bill Restricting Abortion Rights Under Obamacare

Starting next year under the Affordable Care Act, Pennsylvania residents can use federally-run “exchanges” to shop for health insurance plans. The marketplaces will make comparative […]

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Christie Appoints Successor to Lautenberg

After all the debate about whether and when Chris Christie would hold a special election for a U.S. Senator to replace the late Frank Lautenberg, […]

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Bernard Hopkins Wants You to Call Him “The Alien” Now

48-year-old North Philly product Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history, has decided to retire … his nickname. Shedding his longtime tag “The […]

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