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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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Morning Scoop: Ramsey Says DN Interfered With Internal Investigation

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey Says the Daily News “F#$%ed up.” The Philadelphia Police Department rehired an officer who was fired last year. Officer Joseph Sulpizio […]

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How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors?

Last Saturday night—Sunday morning, really—I was lying in bed, groggily listening to a couple fight in the middle of the street. “Who is she?!” a […]

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Why Won’t Boys Grow Up?

The March Philly Mag cover story on “The Sorry Lives and Confusing Times of Today’s Young Men” is generating a lot of comments, so the […]

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7 New Phillies Need a Nickname. Let’s Do This.

Though it’s felt like spring for a few months already, spring training—that magical time of the year when everyone is undefeated, every player is in […]

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Live Blogging: The Oscars

The best, worst and gayest moments

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Taylor Swift Invites Jersey Kid With Leukemia to ACM Awards

Taylor Swift can’t make it to Kevin McGuire’s prom in South Jersey. But, she did him one better by asking him to be her date […]


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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Giuliani Criticizes Anti-Gay GOP

Is the party losing moderates?

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Is Coming Out Video Real?

A teen has a message for his mom

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All Catholic High Schools Expected to Remain Open

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is expected to announce at 3 p.m. that all four Catholic high schools recommended for closure by the Blue Ribbon Commission […]

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Feds Subpoena Penn State Records

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed records relating to the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. The subpoena is a part of a criminal probe that is intended […]

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Announcement on Catholic School Closings Expected at 3

A 3 p.m. press conference has been scheduled for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to announce the fate of the Catholic high schools recommended for closing […]

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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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Mazzoni to Honor Councilwoman

Blondell Reynolds Brown to receive award

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Resorts Co-Owner Gomes Dead at 68

Dennis Gomes—a co-owner of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City—has passed away at the age of 68. Gomes and a business partner purchased Resorts in […]

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Weekend Roundup

Oscars, Soul Train and much more

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Bryn Mawr College Books Gay Performer After Nova Cancels

Tim Miller was scheduled for a residency at Villanova where he’d hold workshops on performance art. Villanova canceled the program, citing the explicit and sexual […]

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