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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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Jersey Biz Says It Can Entertain You Better Than Netflix Can

In January 2001, South Jersey entrepreneur John Adams thought he had a great idea: Set up a kiosk at Philadelphia International Airport and rent movies […]

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Why I Love Wawa (It’s Not About the Hoagies)

As Independence Day approaches, a lot of Philadelphians—as well as visitors to our fair city—are grateful to Wawa, what with the giant hoagie, and the […]

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Republicans Lie About Obama’s July 4th Plans

Here’s a fun question to ask about the Republicans who spent the weekend spreading lies that Barack Obama was going to spend Independence Day raising […]

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Larry Mendte: My Wife Knows How Ann Curry Feels Right Now

It was a painful five minutes to watch: Ann Curry’s voice cracking, her eyes filling up as she said good-bye to the Today Show and […]

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Morning Scoop: Guy Stabbed Six Times For Not Cutting a Man’s Hair (He’s Not a Barber)

People Are Still Killing Each Other. First, a roundup of city violence over the weekend. This time we’ve got nightclub shootings, a murder in Society […]

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The Posh Life: London

GET THERE Splurge on a lie-flat Club World seat on British Airways for the overnight six-hour flight (from $3,000 one-way). STAY The name, Dorchester Collection, […]


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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One of Us: Jennifer Weiner

This month, the author of nine New York Times best-sellers releases what will undoubtedly be her 10th, The Next Best Thing, about a dream-seeking girl […]

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Iguodala Sells Main Line Home

The Sixers surprised some people by selecting Maurice Harkless in the the first round of the NBA draft on Thursday. Harkless doesn’t have the size […]

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No Long Weekend, Traffic, Occupiers and Queen Latifah. Ladies and Gentlemen, July 4th in Philadelphia

Can we have a brief conversation about July 4th being on a Wednesday? We’re all getting jipped. Pretty much no one has Monday and Tuesday […]

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So, You Want to Sneak Into a Hotel Pool, Huh?

It’s hot. Like, really hot. So, if you’re looking for a way to avoid bakin’ like a toasted cheeser, you should head on over to […]

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Tony Payton Jr.’s 8 Favorite Things

The state representative and dapper power player gives us a glance into how he keeps fit, stylish and organized. (And you thought you had a lot […]

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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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Art Museum Increases Ticket Prices This Weekend

As of this Sunday, the price of general admission at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will cost $20. The impact of the 25-percent price bump […]

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Bucks County Day Trip Destinations

Fred’s Breakfast New Hope: 13 East Randolph Street Few people possess the keys that gain entrance to this members-only riverside morning hot spot; to score a […]

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Celeb Scoop: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to Divorce

Terry Gross to Radio Hall of Fame. The longtime host of Fresh Air will be inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame in 2012. Also […]

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Donovan McNabb’s Mounting an NFL Comeback or Something

Seriously, how is this guy still around? Donovan McNabb is basically like the new Brett Favre, except without the dick pics and the super bowl […]

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