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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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The City’s Sick Leave Bill Is Bad for Employers and Employees

James is a client of mine who runs a 30-person roofing company in Northeast Philadelphia. Last week, one of the people in his office wasn’t […]

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Tony Danza Raises Money For Northeast High

  Remember Teach? The folks at Northeast High do: They welcomed onetime sitcom star Tony Danza into their midst a few years back to let […]

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WATCH: La Salle Ends NCAA Slump With Victory Over Boise State

La Salle beat Boise State on Wednesday night, 80-71, for the Explorers’ first NCAA tournament win in 23 years. The Inquirer reports: “If there was […]

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Fallon to Replace Leno; Will Roots Be “Tonight Show” Band?

The Times reports that Jimmy Fallon will replace Jay Leno at The Tonight Show, maybe/probably/don’t trust Leno around Fall 2014. Which means one thing for sure: […]

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Tina Fey’s Advice for Women: Please Wear Bras and Don’t Eat Lean Cuisine

Tina Fey kicked off Season 19 of James Lipton’s famed Inside the Actor’s Studio with impressions (trademark Palin, passable Lorne Michaels) and some advice for […]

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Watch a Bunch of Pot Smokers Commit a Federal Crime on Independence Mall

On Sunday, a large group of pot activists assembled on Independence Mall to give a middle-finger to an apparently apathetic U.S. federal government. A video […]


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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Thanks, Sequester: Liberty Bell to Abandon Extended July 4th Hours

At a protest that took place today on Independence Mall, City Paper caught up with three federal workers already feeling the automatic spending cuts that […]

Let’s Parlez

A new Grindr-like app for lesbians.

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Nutter Gets Ticket, Uses Get-Out-of-Parking-Ticket-Free Card

The other day, Mike Nutter was parked illegally outside Barbuzzo in an unofficial spot, earning him a ticket. But the fault, apparently, wasn’t his, as […]

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Video: Questlove Stars in Mini-Documentary on Bonnaroo

Last July, during the Bonnaroo music festival R’n’B singer D’Angelo performed on stage for the first time in 12 years. A documentary about SuperJam session […]

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John Hodgman and Daily Show Crew Hosting Free Performance at Temple

The Daily Show’s “resident expert” and Deranged Millionaire John Hodgman is coming to Temple tomorrow night, along with two of the show’s producers/writers, Rory Albanese […]

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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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The Christie-Booker Bromance Has Officially Ended

From pulling off a mini-buddy film to joining forces in support of school vouchers, Chris Christie and Cory Booker are yin and yang in the […]

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Your 2013 travel plans just got gayer.

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Chester and Philadelphia Counties Rank Worst and First in Big PA Health Study

Sometimes you’ll come across a ranking so wrong or arbitrary or subjective, it’ll turn you off lists forever. But don’t let ranking fatigue bring you down! The […]

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Teacher at Pottstown’s Hill School Fired after Creepy Behavior on School Trip

Ah, high school spring-break trips abroad. The only thing that could make life more unpleasant for a bored, hormonal pack of bratty teenage tourists in […]

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