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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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Doug Glanville Writes About Pat Burrell

If you read one article today (that isn’t on The Philly Post) it should be this one. Former Phillie Doug Glanville was teammates with Burrell […]

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Man Gets Rabies From Chesco Deer

Hey, this is your friendly reminder that if a deer is growling at you and/or foaming at the mouth, you probably shouldn’t shoot and field-dress […]

6 Sweet-As-Pie Valentine’s Day Gifts

Sure, all you need is love, but sometimes a great gift doesn’t hurt, either. These options are perfect, handmade displays of love—because you don’t need […]

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Queer Group to Protest HRC

A controversy over Goldman Sachs

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Hunter Pence Is Already at Spring Training

Today, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. Hunter Pence calls bullshit. The Phillies right fielder, Roy Halladay, and a […]

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Snooki Says She’s Not With Child

Phew. That was a close one. I mean, pregnancy scares are no joking matter, but things are especially serious when a Jersey Shore cast member […]


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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Guy Finally Convicted After 44 Arrests

So, it’s about time that 25-year-old John Gassew spent some time in the slammer. Gassew had been arrested 44 times and never been convicted. That […]

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What We Love: Macy’s Two Grooms

A subtle nod to gay marriage

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Ladies Who Gym: Thongs! Gossip! Zumba!

I have been a member of the same South Jersey gym for more than 10 years. You would think I’d be in pretty good shape […]

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My Dinner With Kobayashi

My eyes bulge as the waitress brings bread to our table. I’m so excited. I have so many questions. There isn’t that much bread. Will […]

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Conceiving Family

The story of same-sex moms

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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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Giffords Seat Sought by Gay Legislator

Matt Heinz announces run

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Can Obama Really Make College More Affordable?

In last week’s State of the Union address—somewhere in between the standing ovations, talks about deficit reduction, reminders that SEAL Team 6 killed Osama Bin […]

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Admit It: You Don’t Care About Philly Public Schools

Last week, fellow Philly Post contributor Victor Fiorillo and I blogged about Joe Paterno’s death. We dared to come down on the side that the […]

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When Not to Stand Up for Religious Freedom

I can remember the first time I admitted out loud I was not a Christian. I was probably 22 at the time and had sensed […]

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