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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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Pedro Martinez: Not Your New Superintendent

It appears that Pedro Martinez—the deputy superintendent of Clark County School District in Las Vegas—will not be the permanent replacement to Queen Arlene Ackerman. Martinez […]

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Tyler Clementi’s Family Speaks Out on Rock Center With Brian Williams

In September of 2010, 18-year-old Tyler Clementi committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge. Clementi was gay and his roommate had used a […]

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Philly Is Basically the Setting for a Goosebumps Book Thanks to Temple University

Back in the 1950s, Temple University acquired 15 acres of land in Philadelphia after the city condemned a graveyard. The university went about turning the […]

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Will Rick Santorum Move to Canada?

There’s a whole sect of people who were so upset with the Supreme Court’s decision on President Barack Obama’s controversial health care law that they’ve […]

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Spare Me Your Jerry Sandusky Jokes

Knock, Knock. “Who’s there?” Jerry Sandusky. “Jerry Sandusky w—wait, what?” The Jerry Sandusky knock-knock joke might be a bit of a hyperbolic example—people aren’t running up […]


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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Ever Been on The Outs?

Check out this gay web series

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Channing Tatum’s Smooth Moves in Magic Mike

Our regular movie blogger Aaron Mettey and guest writer Carrie Denny discuss buns, pecs, and whether you should take your mom to see Magic Mike.

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If You Can Read This Sentence, You’re Having a Better Morning Than 30,000 PECO Customers

Early morning storms have left many people in the region without power. Approximately 30,000 PECO customers—mostly in Chester County—lost power, as did 15,291 Atlantic City […]

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What We Love: Diner En Blanc

A pop-up picnic, anyone?

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PA Politicians Weigh In on SCOTUS Ruling

Yesterday, SCOTUS basically broke the Internets when it announced the decision to uphold President Obama’s controversial health care law. Obviously, every politician ever seized 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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Choose Your Own Adventure for Men: Dating or Employment

Hey, all you young men out there living sorry lives in these confusing times? We have good news and bad news. The good news first: […]

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The New Wawa Is the Best Thing About Center City This Week

If you’ve noticed that everyone in Center City has a little more spring in their step this week, you know why: The Wawa has reopened.

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Judges and “Shame Punishments”: Off With Her Ponytail!

We know about an eye for an eye. But a ponytail for a ponytail? A Utah Judge recently ordered a 13-year-old girl to serve 30 […]

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Sixers Fans Better Have Patience With Team

I don’t get it, and I know there were thousands of Sixers fans out there thinking the same thing when the 15th pick rolled around […]

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