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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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Best & Worst Versions of “Call Me Maybe”

When the first day of summer hit last week, I still hadn’t heard Carly Rae Jespen’s song “Call Me Maybe.” Ever. Not even a single […]

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Should Sidewalk Chalk Be Banned?

Moving sucks. Trust me, by this time next month, I’ll have moved for the fifth time in five years. Each time a lease ends, I […]

Governor Christie Says Mitt Romney Hasn’t Asked Him to Be VP

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said at a town hall meeting on Wednesday that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney did not ask him to be […]

President Obama Maintains Lead Over Romney in PA

A recent Quinnipiac University poll indicates that President Barack Obama has maintained a lead over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania and two other […]

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Montco Parents Charged With Starving Their 6-Year-Old Son

A couple from Montgomery County have been charged for supposedly starving their 6-year-old son after they brought him in for medical attention about three months […]

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Ed Rendell Couldn’t Save Ex-Rep. From Corruption Conviction

A Dauphin County jury has found former Rep. Stephen Stetler guilty on six counts relating to his participation in a scheme that used employees paid […]


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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Philly Man Thinks Jerry Sandusky Is Going to Kill Him [UPDATE]

A Philadelphia man—who says he is the relative of a former Wisconsin Badger football player—has filed a preliminary injunction seeking a restraining order against former […]

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Daily News Talks Philly Sports Blogs

Today, the Daily News published an article to the Interwebtuals—that had already appeared in a print edition of SportsWeek—that’s all, “Loogit all these sports bolgs!!!!1” […]

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Anyone Want to Lend Us $6.2M So We Can Buy the Archdiocese Villa in Ventnor?

Amid a sexual abuse scandal, 45 job cuts, school closings and consolidations, and the end of its monthly publication, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is in […]

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Celeb Scoop: Actors Respond to Death of Nora Ephron

Will Smith’s Ex on VH1 Series. Sheree Fletcher—Will Smith’s ex—will join women formerly married to stars like Eddie Murphy and Jose Canseco for a new […]

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I’m Missing the Mom Gene

Parenting just isn’t for me

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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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Ryan Howard Could Begin His Rehab Stint Thursday

As Philadelphia prepares for the return of its prodigal son, murmurs of Ryan Howard’s return are growing louder. In fact, the Big Piece might suit […]

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Lorenzo’s Pizza on South Street Is Apparently on Fire

One firefighter was injured after a fire broke out at Lorenzo’s Pizza today. Billowing clouds of black smoke could be seen coming from the roof […]

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Sixers Have a Shot at Star Power in NBA Draft

The Sixers are in a tough spot right now. After an encouraging postseason run that saw the young squad take a time-tested Boston team to […]

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American Federation of Musicians Reaches Out to Mediator in Nero/Philly Pops Dispute

The local American Federation of Musicians has called in a mediator to handle the ongoing contract dispute between Peter Nero and Encore Series Inc. The […]

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