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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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Archdiocese Consolidating 27 Parishes in Philly Area

As if one-upping the school district for the title of ‘most defunct city institution,’ the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced plans to merge 27 of […]

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The Best, Real World, Non-Celebrity Advice for College Grads

As a graduate of the class of 2007, I was sent out into the world blissfully ignorant that I was about to land in the […]

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Tickets for U.S. Open in Merion Ridiculously Expensive

There’s an important golf tournament taking place next week at the Merion Golf Club, our sources tell us. And it’s going to be a wee […]

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Sam Katz Takes on Frank Rizzo (Again)

The next installment of your 12-part history of Philly airs on 6 ABC this month [7:30 p.m., June 20]. Why focus on 1965 to 1978—a.k.a. […]

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U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg Has Died at 89

89-year-old Democratic U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, the oldest member of the upper chamber, has died of pneumonia. Lautenberg was not seeking re-election in 2014. Governor […]

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Cole Hamels Make Phillies History

No one would have blamed Cole Hamels if he pitched six innings of a Little League game Saturday morning, just to have a set 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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Monday Kickstarter

The weekend in LGBTQ headlines.

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Michael Douglas Got Throat Cancer from Oral Sex?

Cancer-free Michael Douglas, to the Guardian: “Without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV [human papilloma virus] which actually comes about […]

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3 Charged in Grad Hospital Tire-Slashing Spree

When news first broke Friday that there had been a tire-slashing spree in Graduate Hospital, initial reports put the number of cars damaged at about […]

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Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat Tagged with Nazi Graffiti

Saturday morning, Honey’s Sit N’ Eat owner Ellen Mogel, who is Jewish, found the exterior of her Northern Liberties restaurant defaced with a swastika. “In […]

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School District’s “Doomsday Budget” Will Turn Philly Into Detroit Redux

Earlier this spring, I committed an act of faith—I offered the universe a sign that I believe in Philadelphia, that this city will not allow […]

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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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Millennials Say: Make This Job Fun!

You can say what you like about the millennials who are now, with the resurgent economy, trickling into the workplace for their first “real” jobs. […]

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2 Shore Towns Ranked Most Popular in the Country

According to 24/7 Wall Street, which scanned the most-searched locations on real estate website Trulia, two Jersey Shore towns are the most appealing spots in […]

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New York’s Bike Share Off to Semi-Dangerous Start

Less than a week since New York City kicked off its socialist 100% privately funded CitiBike bikeshare program, a non-law-abiding bicyclist has been hit by […]

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Brotherly Lovin’

Philadelphia cracks the Top 10 of gayest-cities list.

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