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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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In the Closet: Gender Outlaw

Heather Coutts goes femme and butch

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Morning Scoop: Rick Santorum Did It Again

Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi. Everybody act surprised. [Inquirer] Priest to Be Suspended for Alleged Relationship With Minor. Over two decades after he allegedly had […]

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Is Amazon.Com Perfecting the American Sweatshop?

So Amazon.com is building a new warehouse in Middletown, Delaware, with a promise of more than 850 new jobs by September and potentially over 2,000 […]

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What Happened to Michael Nutter’s “Honest Budget Now”?

Mayor Nutter and his lackeys have tried to spin his latest budget as containing no new taxes. Let’s be clear: That is a lie. Plain […]

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LGBT Hate Groups Exposed

A sobering look at anti-gay orgs

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Is Evan Turner Bipolar?

A lot of people had already called Evan Turner a bust before he erupted with 26, 16 and 24 points in his last three games. […]


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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Former Archdiocese CFO Charged With Swiping $900,000

Anita Guzzardi—the 42-year-old former CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—surrendered to the District Attorney’s office today. Guzzardi was fired in 2011 amid an investigation into […]

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Teenage Girl Charged in Bucks County Musician’s Murder

A 17-year-old girl from Morrisville has been charged with homicide in the death of Bucks County musician Danny DeGennaro. DeGennaro was shot in the chest […]

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Super PAC Donors Make Big Splash at State Level

Most of the heavy-hitters donating money through federal super PACs have been making a serious splash in state politics for the past few years. In […]

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Burglar Hides in Chester Middle School

Police were looking for multiple burglary suspects in Chester today when at least one of them attempted to hide in Smedley Middle School. The school […]

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Celeb Scoop: So, Ben Screwed Up, Huh?

The Bachelor Done Screwed Up. Ben was all like, “You are my forever.” Courtney was all like, “I will love you forever, Ben.” And 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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Corbett Adviser to Run Santorum Campaign in PA

Brian Nutt—a GOP operative and adviser to Governor Tom Corbett—has signed on to run Rick Santorum’s campaign for the Pennsylvania primary. Santorum represented Pennsylvania for […]

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Judge Says Sandusky Details Moot

Jerry Sandusky and his lawyer Joseph Amendola filed a motion to have alleged victims of Sandusky’s abuse provide a more detailed timeline for the supposed […]

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Hunter Pence Had Never Heard of Wawa

Well, this is unfortunate. Hunter Pence was recently asked about the Wawa that is being built in Kissimmee near the Astros ballpark. Pence said he […]

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Philly Needs Higher Taxes

In preparation to release the city’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget, Mayor Nutter’s press secretary proudly declared that after four straight years of raising taxes, the […]

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