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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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Councilman Kenney Writes a Strongly-Worded Letter to Chick-Fil-A

In case you were wondering, Councilman Jim Kenney drafted a strongly worded letter to inform Chick-Fil-A of his intention to purchase his chicken nuggets elsewhere. […]

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Please, No, Not Another Paterno Family Statement

On Wednesday, Penn State football players released a statement in the form of a video. It featured two senior student-athletes—one from each side of the […]

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Nobody Is Driving on DRPA Bridges

Traffic volume on the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry, and Walt Whitman Bridges is on pace to reach a 17-year low in 2012. The […]

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Santorum Sure Loves His Chick-Fil-A

He and Huckabee defend the chain

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Who We Love: Kameron Slade

A fifth grader for marriage equality

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A Philadelphian’s Guide to Camping

I’m getting ready to go camping with my own family (one boyfriend, two teens, one teen+), a friend who is flying in from Tokyo, and […]


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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Morning Scoop: Man Alleges Abuse, Sues Malvern Prep, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Alleged Abuse at Malvern Prep. A former student has sued Malvern Prep and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, alleging that he was abused by the campus […]

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All Obama Said Was There’s No “I” in Team

Last week, the newswires crackled with audio of the latest round in an increasingly heated war of words between President Barack Obama and his presumptive […]

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Enough With the Cash-Only Restaurants

Just last week a huge lawsuit was settled: Visa and MasterCard agreed to allow retailers to charge their customers extra for their credit card fees. […]

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Why I Won’t Watch Mariah on Idol

I spent the summer of 2002 cheering for Nikki McKibbin, the American Idol contestant with candy-colored hair, a perpetually bared midriff and a powerhouse voice […]

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Rick Santorum Is Still Really Jazzed About Chick-Fil-A

You know who’s really excited about Chick-Fil-A’s chick-in-strips? Rick Santorum, that’s who! The former Republican presidential candidate tweeted that he was enjoying some of the […]

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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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Hamels Deal Means Phils Likely to Shop Victorino, Blanton

This morning, we awoke to the fantastic news that Cole Hamels and the Phils had inked a deal to keep the ace playing his home […]

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President Obama Wants Michael Vick to Slide More

Michael Vick has a history of problematic sliding. Philly’s quarterback has struggled to adopt the safety-first mentality when running with the ball. Actually, most of […]

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PA Voter-ID Law Heads to Commonwealth Court

A debate on the validity of Pennsylvania’s Voter-ID law has begun in a Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg. Attorneys representing civil liberties group argue that the […]

New Poll Shows Obama Has a Six-Point Lead in PA

Public Policy Polling has released new polls that indicate that President Barack Obama has a six-point lead on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the […]

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