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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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Kids With Lesbian Moms Are Alright

New study debunks myths

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Philly Launches Gay Facebook

You could win Gaga tickets

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Anti-Obama Ad Makers Forget Women Have Brains

The first time I saw the Lena Dunham video about her “first time,” I thought more about Lena than the ad. I thought LENA!!! What […]

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Anti-Obama Ad Makers Forget Women Have Brains

The first time I saw the Lena Dunham video about her “first time,” I thought more about Lena than the ad. I thought LENA!!! What […]

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Ellen Takes Detour Down Mullet Street

She accepts award in D.C.

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NBC Plans Hurricane Sandy Befefit Concert Featuring Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel

NBC has announced that it will host a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert featuring musicians from some of the areas hit hardest by the storm. Bruce […]


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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Morning Scoop: Graham Spanier Charged in Jerry Sandusky Case

Graham Spanier Charged. Sources say that Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly will announce today that former Penn State University president Graham Spanier has been charged […]

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Obama vs. Romney Divides a Family. Intense Emails Circulate.

So, my sister’s gone rogue. Back in 2008, I successfully managed to woo her away from the sway of her Republican-voting husband with the sweet […]

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Veterans Plan to Stare Down Voter Intimidation in Philly

Call them “Seal Team November 6.” Special operations veterans, including former Navy Seals, Delta Force will be called back into action on Election Day to make […]

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How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur in a Hurricane

The city of Philadelphia really dodged a bullet. All around us people and businesses are still recovering from floodwaters, loss of power, injuries and, in […]

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What I Learned From Live-Tweeting Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy kept me busy. Unlike responsible, intrepid reporters who got down and dirty with Sandy—including the admirable Jason Nark of the Daily News, who […]

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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.


VIDEO: Crying Toddler Is Sick of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney

With the election less than a week away, plenty of people have had enough with political coverage in the media. A four-year-old girl named Abigael […]

Someone Wrote “ROMNEY” in the Sand for President Obama’s Jersey Shore Flyover

On Wednesday afternoon, President Obama flew into Atlantic City International Airport to meet up with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. They boarded a helicopter and […]

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Everything Will Be OK Because Wawas Are Reopening

What’s the first thing you want to do when your Internet goes down? Google, “How to fix the Internet.” It’s kind of like how when […]

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Uncle Bill’s Is Under Water and Other Jersey Shore Hotspots Sustained Heavy Damage

Hurricane Sandy decimated the Jersey Shore. Boats floated inland, boardwalks were destroyed, amusement rides drifted out to sea, and many of our favorite spots down […]

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