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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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WATCH: Chris Christie’s First Re-Election Ad

Campaign season has begun! New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is spending more than $1 million to air this ad in the Philly and New York […]

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Jewel wants to save your disco soul.

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WATCH: Woman Darts Onto Tracks During NBC’s SEPTA Safety Report

Um, lady, you’re not supposed to do that: View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.

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You Missed Pennsylvania’s “National Fast Day” On Tuesday

Talk about red-faced! I ate stuff on Tuesday, and I had no idea until just now—thanks Philly Weekly for the alert!—that I did so even […]

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College Kids Do the Darndest Things

If you have something to say that’s newsworthy, but you don’t want it in the news, it’s probably wise not to say it in front […]

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7 Ways You Can Be the Best Broad Street Run Spectator Ever

I don’t have much interest in running the Broad Street Run. Maybe this makes me a bad Philadelphia runner. I hit the pavement four or […]


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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WATCH: Andrew Bynum Dances In Madrid

You remember Andrew Bynum don’t you? Sixers traded their team for him last summer? He never appeared in a game because of knee problems? Wrecked […]

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How Philly Writer Helped Jason Collins Tell His Coming Out Story in SI

Monday morning, NBA center Jason Collins came out of the closet in a Sports Illustrated cover story, making him the first openly gay male athlete […]

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Christie Calls “BS!’ On Dune Opponents

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie never disappoints—or, at least, he doesn’t do so for long. After making his name as a tough-talking rootin’ tootin’ take-no-prisoners sheriff […]

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Deli Clerk Set On Fire In Reading

6ABC reports that a 32-year-old clerk was doused with gasoline and set on fire around 8 p.m.  Tuesday at the Citi Sub & Grocery Store […]

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Is Philly Newspaper Circulation on the Upswing?

Oh lordy. Look at that. There appears to be some good news—at long last—for Philadelphia’s two major daily newspapers. Granted, that good news wasn’t easy […]

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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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Finally, New Details on Philly Bikeshare

During a bike share forum the city hosted Tuesday night, the crowd at the Academy of Natural Sciences was fed a few precious morsels of […]

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Putting the feel in philanthropic.

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Philly Pastor Loses Speaking Gig Over Obama Criticism

National Review reports that the Rev. Kevin Johnson, pastor of Philly’s Bright Hope Baptist Church, has found himself un-invited from a speaking gig at Morehouse […]

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Joe Frazier’s Gym Named To National Register Of Historic Places

The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s North Philadelphia boxing gym has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The gym […]

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