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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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London Games Were the Most-Watched Event in U.S. History

NBC is pretty happy with itself following the 2012 London Games, especially now that it’s been announced that this year’s Olympics were the most-watched event […]

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Someone Robbed Steve Jobs’ House

A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 worth of computers and personal items from the Palo Alto home of the late […]

Christie’s Keynote Address to Focus on Voting for Romney, Not Against Obama

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he’s currently on his fourth draft of the GOP keynote address that he’ll deliver later this month in Tampa. […]

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We Want Our Lesbian Super PAC and We Want it Now

Inside LPAC’s first endorsement

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?uestlove Re-Launches Okayplayer Records

?uestlove has announced that he’ll be re-launching his Okayplayer Records this fall. The label has been hiatus since the 2004 release of the True Notes […]

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GayBINGO! is Back

Get your daubers ready


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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Did Chickie’s & Pete’s Get Pat Croce to Change the Menu at His Restaurant?

Chickie’s & Pete’s—per a recent, confidential out-of-court settlement—will allow “Crabby Fries” in Kill Devil Kills in the Outer Banks to keep its name. Pete Ciarrocchi, […]

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Mo’Nique’s for Gay Marriage

Maryland gets a big push

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Your Cocktail Party Guide to Ayn Rand

In 2005, Paul Ryan, said: “The reason I got involved in public service, by and large, if I had to credit one thinker, one person, it […]

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It’s Still the Summer of 2012, So There’s Another Water Main Break in Philly

This time a 16-inch water main broke in the city’s West Oak Lane section. Officials managed to cap the break before they needed to cut […]

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Look Like Sharon Needles This Halloween

This could be the creepiest mask yet

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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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Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Bipolar, Not Nuts

At last we know what’s been troubling Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. According to yesterday’s announcement from the Mayo Clinic (which Jackson’s office didn’t sanction), he’s […]

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Jennifer Aniston’s Engaged! Who Cares?

Did you hear the news yesterday? That Jennifer Aniston is engaged? To Justin Theroux? I did and I could. not. believe. it. Here we are, in […]

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Paul Ryan for President

Mitt Romney might have mistakenly introduced Paul Ryan as “the next president of the United States,” but I wish it hadn’t been a mistake. I […]

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Morning Scoop: Man Arrested in Canada for ’98 Chinatown Decapitation

1998 Chinatown Decapitation. A man has been arrested in Canada for the 1998 decapitation of a Chinatown man. Authorities say that the suspect was arrested […]

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