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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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Flags at Half-Staff for Paterno

Governor Tom Corbett has ordered that all flags at fly at half-staff until Joe Paterno is buried. This mandates that all commonwealth facilities in Pennsylvania […]

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?uestlove Composing Gift for Blue Ivy Carter

So, this is probably better than a onesie from OshKosh B’Gosh. ?uestlove is working on a series of tracks as a baby gift for Jay-Z […]

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Westboro Baptist to Picket Paterno’s Funeral

The Westboro Baptist Church—you know, the people behind the website godhatesfags.com who champion the death of American soldiers and show up with signs at practically […]

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How Twitter Accidentally Killed JoePa Too Soon

Joe Paterno has died. If you were on the Internet, you were probably pretty angry about it for one reason or another. On Saturday, Penn […]

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Bears in Boxers, Oh My

Liberty Bears strip down for charity

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See It: Broken Tower

James Franco plays gay again


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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Instagram Turns Your Life From Dull to Dashing

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, in which case you don’t get a reliable WiFi connection, you’ve probably heard of Instagram. It’s one of […]

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NOM and the GOP

Where’s the money coming from?

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Why Raise Your Kid in the City?

When I drove into the Fitler Square neighborhood for the first time in the summer of 2008, I was desperate. I had never been to […]

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Bonner-Prendie Alums Believe in Million Dollar Miracle

There is nothing Catholics like better than a good, old-fashioned miracle, and there is a million-dollar miracle in the making right now in Delaware County. […]

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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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Now Is Not the Time to Judge Joe Paterno

The night before he began his arduous journey home to Ithaca, Odysseus slept with his captor, Calypso, one last time. It was a repeat of […]

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School Board Meeting? Or Fight Club?

There’s nothing quite like the first breath of cool, night air after a three-and-a-half-hour school board meeting. It’s a zen moment for those working in […]

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Why Do We Care About Elizabeth Smart’s Engagement?

News broke over the weekend that Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted by an itinerant “prophet” and his insane wife a decade ago at age 14, […]

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Morning Scoop: Vigil for JoePa

Penn State’s Student Newspaper Covers the Death of Joe Paterno. Joe Paterno died yesterday morning after a battle with lung cancer. Students gathered Saturday night […]

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