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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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What I Saw When I Cleaned Out a Hoarder’s Home

Americans are drowning in stuff, or so says a recent study from UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families. Conducted from 2001-2005, the study surveyed […]

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Morning Scoop: Dottie Sandusky Still Supports Her Husband

Dottie Sandusky Supports Her Husband. Dottie Sandusky says that she still supports her husband—ya know, the one convicted of sexually abusing boys. [Centre Daily Times] […]

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Straight Men Still Fear Magic Mike

Magic Mike, which EW.com‘s PopWatch deemed “the Citizen Kane of male stripper movies,” recently passed the $100 million mark at the box office. I’m no […]

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Nick Adams’ $100,000 Treehouse

Inspiration: When I was a kid, I climbed a hemlock and built myself a treehouse out of a bunch of wood planks. It was home, […]

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The Return of Le Bec Fin

The search for a truly great restaurant is a quest for a mysterious kind of comfort. You want a refuge that veils the anxieties (and […]

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One of Us: Michael Nutter

My name is … Michael Nutter. I am a … mayor. The chances of me ever working in the White House … are zero. When […]


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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The Surprisingly Moderate Pat Toomey

Ten minutes into my first interview with Pat Toomey, the terrifying reality sinks in: I am in no way prepared to tangle with this guy. […]

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Insecurity in A Swimsuit

It was a bad night at the community pool. Bad because there were black clouds creeping overhead. Bad because it was less than 70 degrees […]

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Dark Knight Massacre Suspect Wants to Know Why He’s in Jail

James Holmes—the man suspected of killing 12 people and wounding dozens more in the Aurora, Colorado shooting at The Dark Knight Rises premiere—is apparently claiming […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Fresh Surprises at Rittenhouse Tavern

Nicholas Elmi is no stranger to the haunts of the landed gentry. Before becoming executive chef at the original Le Bec Fin (where he spent […]

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Jersey’s Secret Service Band

Years before a group of randy agents in their namesake organization made the word “Cartagena” synonymous with rollicking good times, the two-man New Jersey-based entity […]

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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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Off the Cuff: August 2012

It’s as if a disease is spreading coast to coast, popping up in villages and cities in every state: Profligate spending by our politicians and […]

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Pennsylvanians Disagree With the Removal of the Paterno Statue

A new poll from the folks at Public Policy Polling indicates that Pennsylvanians disagree with Penn State’s removal of the Joe Paterno statue that stood […]

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Christie for Prez in 2016?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie decided not to run for president in 2012. There was much speculation that he was on the short list to […]

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Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis to Come to the Constitution Center

Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis will be in Philadelphia on July 31st (this coming Tuesday) to stump for their upcoming film The Campaign. The actors […]

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