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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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VIDEO: Christie on Daily Show: Do You Know How Many Idiots There Are in Jersey?

The girl talk got real between NJ Governor Chris Christie and Jon Stewart on The View Daily Show last night, with the two gabbing about […]

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Philly.com: Plenty of LiLo! Easier-to-Locate Real News!

We spend a lot of time in these parts documenting and lamenting the decline of quality Philadelphia journalism, so let’s celebrate and give credit on […]

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Stop Hoping Eagles Win, Start Praying for Draft Picks

I’m on the couch last Sunday night, watching the Eagles game and texting with my usual crew of high-school buddies. They’re in San Diego and […]

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How Philly Can Keep Millennials in the City After They Have Kids

You may have noticed, but American cities are currently in the midst of a population renaissance. As my generation continues to ditch its cars and […]

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Woman Behind “Your L.L. Bean Boyfriend” Tumblr Lives in Philly

It’s that time of year again: the weather’s colder, days are shorter, and there’s another cozy L.L. Bean catalog out for all of us to […]

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Our Fourth Graders Probably Make Other Fourth Graders Feel Bad About Themselves

Turns out Pennsylvania actually does have something that’s better than in the rest of the country: our fourth graders. That news comes thanks to the […]


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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Jeb Bush Named Chair of Board of Trustees at National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center, you are confused. Not sure if you realize, but your Board of Trustees just elected former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as their […]

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City Council Decrees That Cyclists, Drivers, Pedestrians Better Just Start Getting Along Already

Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers, you’d better all start getting along quick, lest you suffer a grip-up from the long arm of the law. That’s right, […]

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Listen My Children and You Soon Will Hear of the Phillies’ Trade for Ben Revere

The Phillies are coming! The Phillies are coming! That’s the message today with a two-person trade for outfielder Ben Revere, a little-known but highly regarded […]

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Concert Photos: Justin Bieber and that Gangnam Guy

Last night, Justin Bieber and friends turned up at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia for Q102’s Jingle Ball. Here, some photos of the fun […]

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Paulsboro Residents Have Only Begun to Hate Vinyl Chloride

It looks like Paulsboro residents might not be going home just yet thanks to the massive vinyl chloride spill that devastated the town earlier this […]

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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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Social Networking Doesn’t End at the Bathroom Stall Door

If you interact with someone between the ages of 18 and 24 over social media like Facebook or Twitter, chances are you’ve done so while […]

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Thanks to Internet, We All Live in Glass Houses Now

This headline got me: “Internet Defends Man Accused of Reading Porn in Public. Things Get Ugly.” The story: A Japanese man was reading a gaming […]

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Penn Professor Takes Attendance With Legos, Steals Students’ Hearts

Let it be known that Ivy League and cute are not mutually exclusive. University of Pennsylvania Product Design professor David Robertson, longing for student interaction […]

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“Say Something Nice About Camden” Campaign Might Not Be Working

Camden is the municipal version of Peanuts character Pig Pen: No matter how hard people tried to clean up Pig Pen, he was always a […]

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