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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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People Don’t Like Tom Corbett Anymore

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has seen his approval rating drop from 47-to-34 to 41-to-41 since December. Those numbers are from a Quinnipiac University poll released […]

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Clerk Sees Mom’s Name on Stolen Credit Card

A 19-year-old Lancaster man allegedly tried to purchase gas with a stolen credit card. He ran into a problem, though, when the clerk happened to […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jay-Z Is Jealous of ?uestlove

?uestlove Misses Amy Winehouse. The bandleader of the Legendary Roots Crew dishes on his love of jazz (and how he misses Amy Winehouse), how the […]

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What We Love: OK4U2BGAY

A free pro-LGBT T-shirt campaign

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What’s With Danny Briere, Shane Victorino and Porn Star Gina Lynn?

Philadelphia Flyer Danny Briere is the latest in Philly to learn that sending naked pictures of yourself isn’t a great idea. Porn star—and Philly gal—Gina […]

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SXSW’s Homeless Hotspots Exploit Disenfranchised Americans

South by Southwest’s technology conference usually gets props as one of the cooler geek-fests in the country, but this year, most of the dispatches from […]


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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Roots Picnic Lineup Announced

The Roots, Kid Cudi, De La Soul and a slew of other acts will get together in early June for the fifth annual Roots Picnic. […]

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Layoffs Begin at the Philadelphia Newspapers

It was one month ago today that we broke the news of impending layoffs at the Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com. The “voluntary separation” aka […]

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Shop Talk: Black N Brew

The South Philly cafe turns five

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GALAEI Gets $50K Grant

New Latino youth program created

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A Main Line Zahav?

We hear a lot of complaints from Main Line dwellers about the food scene out there. Apparently, Hymie’s just isn’t cutting it anymore. There was […]

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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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10 Minutes with Matt Taylor

This actor to masseur’s got the right touch

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What the Heck Is Happening to the Daily News?

This past Tuesday, the Daily News put a picture of a woman on their front page. The woman was wearing a big smile and nothing […]

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My PATCO Commute Is the Best Part of My Day

For a few years now, we have talked about the damage we do to our brains with our constant multi-tasking. I am a single mother […]

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Morning Scoop: J-Roll Thinks Howard Might Miss Season

J-Roll Thinks Howard Might Not Play. Ugh. Rollins isn’t convinced that Ryan Howard will see the field this year and the Phils are looking for […]

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