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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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Tim Tebow Thinks He’s Rocky

Ray Didinger recalls a conversation he had with Tim Tebow back at the 2009 Maxwell Club Dinner when America’s newest obsession was accepting an honor […]

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Cliff Lee, Prominent Philadelphians Buying-In at 1706 Rittenhouse

Despite another down year for Philly’s real estate market, one Center City condo venture seems to be flourishing. Maybe that’s because one of its residents […]

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PPD Is Now Hiring New Officers

Looking for work? Less than thrilled with Killadelphia’s reputation? Apply to join the fuzz. The Philadelphia Police Department is accepting applications from today until March […]

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Video: Dining Out for Life

Celebrities film a PSA in town

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Thieves Steal 510 Pounds of Frozen Meatballs

In a dastardly whodunit, thieves stole 17 cases of frozen meatballs off the back of a truck parked in Old City. The driver was asleep […]

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Feds Hunt for $2M Liberty Bell Ruby

The Feds are on the search for a $2 miillion ruby shaped like the Liberty Bell. Found in Africa near Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest mined […]


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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Did PSU Hire Bill O’Brien for the Right Reasons?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Bill Mahon, Vice President of University Relations at Penn State, sent a response to this post. There are some factual errors in Michael […]

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tim Tebow

Last night the entire country drank the Tim Tebow Kool-Aid. For those who somehow managed to miss it, the Broncos beat the Steelers in the […]

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Gayest Cities in America?

Sorry, Philly

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First 24-Hour Service for Homeless

LGBT youth get more help

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The Philly Twitteralysis

The old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Well, that’s just stupid. (I am so not the lamb gyro with lettuce, tomato and hot […]

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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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DOMA: A Personal Story

Meet Fred, Mark and their kids

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The iPad 7 Is Coming!

Psst! Have you heard? About the new iPad? No, not iPad 3. Those rumors are so old, they might as well be fact. iPad 4? […]

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Kids Will Suffer If Santorum Is President

Rick Santorum is the best friend an orphanage ever had. It’s clear he hates gay marriage, no news there for Pennsylvania’s most famous disdainer of […]

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Morning Scoop: Weatherman Herb Clark Dead at 84

Former Philly Weatherman Herb Clarke Dies at 84. Philadelphians got their weather reports from Clarke on WCAU for over 40 years. The Navy vet passed […]

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