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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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Gunman Arrested in Hymies Restaurant Robbery

Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old Philadelphia man and charged him with armed robbery for the July 14th heist at Hymies Restaurant in Merion Station. Police […]

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$28 Million In Cuts Proposed for Inquirer and Daily News

Today, the leadership of the Newspaper Guild, the union that represents many employees of the Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com, sent the following email to […]

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Stop What You’re Doing and Gawk at This High-Res Image of Mars

Seriously, we dare you to stop looking at the mountain ranges in the background of this image of Mars. These pictures were TAKEN BY A […]

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Woman Allegedly Stabs Her BF With a Steak Knife for Slapping Her Sunburned Butt

Holy crap, someone get this woman some aloe immediately. A 24-year-old Bethlehem woman has been charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury and other […]

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Whole Foods Sued After Allegedly Discriminating Against Muslim Employee

Whole Foods will have to go to court because the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a lawsuit against the company […]

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VIDEO: Brutal Nutpunch Highlights Spain vs. France Olympic Basketball

While you were at work this afternoon, Portland Trail Blazer Nic Batum was busy punching Spain’s Juan Carlos Navarro in the groin during the Olympics. […]


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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Andy Reid Addresses the Media for First Time Since Son’s Death

Andy Reid returned to Lehigh University on Wednesday for Eagles training camp. After a morning walk-through that was closed to the public, Reid addressed the […]

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Harry Belafonte Thinks Bruce Springsteen Is Black

Harry Belafonte—the civil rights activist who’s best known for singing “The Banana Boat Song”—recently told The Hollywood Reporter that he thinks Bruce Springsteen is black. […]

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Three-Story Building Collapses in Port Richmond

A three-story building in Philly’s Port Richmond section collapsed late Wednesday morning. The building’s front on the 1800 block of E. Westmoreland Street was all […]

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The Berenstain Bears and the Chick-fil-A Problem

Three organizations, on Wednesday, delivered petitions with 80,000 signatures to HarperCollins urging the publishing company to cut ties with Chick-fil-A in wake of the anti […]

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Celeb Scoop: Miley’s Dog Ziggy Ate Her Diamonds

Miley Cyrus’ Dog Poops Diamonds. For reals. Ziggy—her English bulldog that made the trip to Philly—apparently ate a bunch of Miley’s diamonds and then pooped […]

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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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Frank Rizzo’s Daughter Charged in Federal Bookmaking Case

Joanna Mastronardo—the daughter of former Philly Mayor Frank Rizzo—has been charged in a federal bookmaking case along with 15 others. The case revolves around what […]

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Philly Police Get 200 Text Tips a Month

The Philadelphia Police Department has made a point of attempting to crack the city’s “stop snitching” culture by making it easier for people to submit […]

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Commissioner Ramsey Takes Over PPD’s Twitter for National Night Out

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey—as a part of the 29th annual National Night Out—took over the PPD’s Twitter handle, @PhillyPolice, to update everyone on his evening […]

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VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Dancing in South Africa

You know that video of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton doin’ her damn thang that you never asked for? Well, it finally arrived thanks to […]

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