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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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Shooting at Empire State Building Leaves Two Dead

A gunman reportedly opened fire on people outside of the Empire State Building in New York City on Friday morning. A local television reporter who […]

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Weekend Roundup

A guide to the city and shore

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What to Do, Eat and Wear

Our top picks for fall

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Fire at Club Body Center

The bathhouse was evacuated

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Mitt Romney’s Mighty Member

Say, have you heard about Mitt Romney’s penis? No, really. Mitt’s Member is all the rage this week. It’s been prodigiously productive. The Republican candidate […]

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VIDEO: 16 Great Songs From Movies That Aren’t Musicals

The time flips to 6 a.m. and “I Got You Babe” blares from the radio—it is Groundhog Day. Again. The record player switches to “Unchained […]


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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There’s No Reason Sex at Penn Shouldn’t Be Out in the Open

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Ivy League Sex Showdown. In this corner, author Nathan Harden, whose new book, Sex and God at Yale, takes […]

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Morning Scoop: Lance Armstrong to be Stripped of Titles, Banned for Life

Lance Armstrong to Be Stripped of Titles. Lance Armstrong has dropped his fight against the doping charges he faced. As a result, the USADA will […]

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Commuting Guide for Philly Cyclists

As Philly Post contributor Brian Howard recently pointed out, the Philadelphia Police Department—well, the third district, anyway—has turned its ever-watchful eye to cyclists who spurn […]

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Obama’s Media Strategy and People Magazine

Earlier this week, President Obama’s deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter defended Obama’s interviews with Entertainment Tonight, People, and local media outlets, stating that they are […]

2012 Fashion’s Night Out Schedule

On September 6th, Philly’s chicest shops celebrate our city’s first-ever Fashion’s Night Out, the Vogue-sanctioned international shopping event of the year. What you’ll find out there: […]

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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.


Romney Turns Down NBC (Again) for Interview on Mormonism

On Thursday, NBC’s Rock Center will air an episode dedicated to the Mormon faith. NBC News had originally been denied an interview with Mitt Romney. […]

President Obama Beating Romney in Philly Fundraising

President Barack Obama has accumulated more money for his campaign in the Philadelphia region than Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Romney had a $752,000 lead […]

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Philadelphia School Partnership Announces $51.9 Million in Donations

The Philadelphia School Partnership—a nonprofit group founded two years ago to help high-performing public, private and charter schools in the city—has announced that its reached […]

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South Jersey Native Mike Trout Makes Sports Illustrated Cover

Maybe you’ve been avoiding baseball news altogether to spare yourself the embarrassment of knowing how the Phils are doing. Maybe you’ve been busy hating Bryce […]

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