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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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Do Not Dress As Hurricane Sandy for Halloween

Superstorm Sandy has come and gone, and hopefully you stayed safe and weathered out the storm out with friends, family, pets and liquor. The storm […]

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Morning Scoop: Lady Arrested for Getting Hurricane Drunk, Trying to Save Ducks From Raging Creek

Drunk Lady Tried to Save Ducks. A Pennsylvania woman faces numerous charges after allegedly getting hurricane drunk and jumping into a raging creek to save […]

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Disney Buys Lucasfilm for $4B, Announces New Star Wars Movie

IT’S A TRAP! Disney has announced its acquisition of Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. Lucasfilm is the production company behind the Star Wars franchise. The Walt […]

Bill Clinton Uses Sandy to Take Jab at Romney on Climate Change

Former President Bill Clinton has already started politicking over Hurricane Sandy. Clinton spoke at a rally in Minnesota on Tuesday and took the opportunity to […]

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Stunning Photos of Sandy Damage

Yes, fake and misidentified photos circulated over the last couple days, as Sandy hit the East Coast, but there were far more images that were […]

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Why Do People Stay When Ordered to Evacuate for a Natural Disaster?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was none too pleased with residents that decided to ignore is order to evacuate the barrier islands as Hurricane Sandy […]


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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President Obama to Survey New Jersey With Chris Christie

President Barack Obama has announced that he will visit New Jersey on Wednesday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Obama will join Chris […]

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VIDEO: Hurricane Sandy Song

Do you like Barry Manilow? Do you like things that are funny? Are you looking for a sliver of silver lining as you watch and […]

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VIDEO: Family Narrates the Apocalypse, Sandy’s Destruction

A video of a family reacting to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy has hit the Internet. In the vertically-filmed, phone video (seriously, turn that thing […]

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Corbett Wants You to Know Romney Called Him to Ask About Sandy

A few hours ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave a 40-minute press briefing. He has a cold. He got two hours of sleep last […]

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Sandy Aftermath: Hurricane Couldn’t Keep Philly’s Runners Off the Trails for Long

Hurricane Sandy couldn’t keep Philly’s runners inside for long as joggers hit the Schuylkill River Trail shortly after the hard rain let up on Tuesday […]

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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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VIDEOS: Roundup of Video Bombs During Hurricane Sandy News Coverage

It’s 2012, so you can’t film anything in public without some guy sneaking into the frame and calling his 13-year-old while waving. (Dad, stooooooop. You’re […]

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VIDEO: Helicopter View of Sandy Devastation at Jersey Shore

From the video description: “Aviators of the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey National Guard, look for displaced residents along the coastline of Seaside Heights […]

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VIDEO: Chris Christie Doesn’t Give a Damn About the Election

Who do you think will win next week’s presidential election? Probab—IT DOESN’T MATTER. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says that he doesn’t give a damn […]

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Map: Hurricane Sandy Problems In Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department has been tweeting like crazy all morning, notifying residents of water problems, traffic lights outages, and downed wires and trees as […]

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