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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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8 Christmas Trends That Need to Die Already

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Truly, it is. The city feels festive with shiny snowflakes hanging from lightposts. Happy shoppers bustle around […]

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Nutter’s China Trip Sets Good Example

Mayor Nutter recently made a trip to China, and this is a good thing. For the city. For him. For you! As a local business […]

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Philly Rep. Brian Sims Named 12th Hottest Pol. Alive

The underdog does it again! First, this November, he became PA’s first-ever openly gay candidate elected to statewide office. Now, he’s been named one of […]

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Hurricane Sandy Third-Most Googled Term in 2012

Coming in first and second were Whitney Houston, who died in February, and Psy, of “Gangnam Style” fame. The results are doubly impressive considering Sandy […]

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“Glam Fairy” to Hit Atlantic City

Still reeling from Sandy, Atlantic City’s Tropicana is hoping a sprinkle of pixie dust (hair spray?) from the Glam Fairy will help it bounce back […]

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Corbett Won’t Set Up Obamacare Health Exchange

The governor announced today that Pennsylvania will refuse to set up the state health care exchange available through the Affordable Care Act. The exchanges are online […]


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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Chester County Couple Allegedly Running Dogfighting Ring

Ever since he signed with the Eagles three years ago, Vick has steadfastly distanced himself from dogfighting: he’s become an activist, Humane Society spokesman, and […]

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Chris Christie Says He’s Not Too Fat for Presidency

Chris Christie, who if elected would be the nation’s largest president since Howard Taft (BMI 42.3), tells Barbara Walters he’s fit enough for the job. […]

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Pete Rose to Star in Reality Show

Pete Rose, all-time MLB hits leader, and erstwhile Phillies first-baseman, will star in a TLC reality show with his Playboy Playmate fiancee. Since Rose was […]

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What Menorahs and ‘Soul Train’ Have in Common

In the past two days, the people running the Guinness World Records have crowned not one, but two two greater-greater Philly-area record-breaking enthusiasts. Yesterday, word […]

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Temple Alumna Behind Gay Marriage Challenge

Five years ago, Edith Windsor married her longtime partner Thea Spyer in Toronto, after a 40-year engagement. When Spyer died in 2009, Windsor wasn’t treated […]

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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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Philly’s Love-Hate Tradition With the Mummers

The first words I read yesterday were “‘TWO STREET’ TRAGEDY’ Fire destroys Fralinger String Band’s props & floats.” I gasped. “Oh my god,” I said […]

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Listen: The Gay Marriage Song

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What We Love: Prop Love

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PHOTO: Hawk B-Ball Player Flips Nova Fans the Bird

After draining a clutch fourth-quarter three to take the lead against Villanova yesterday, St. Joseph’s forward Halil Kanacevic whipped the crowd into a frenzy. Too […]

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