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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: Woman Pummels Boyfriend on NJ Train [VIDEO]

Controversial Philly Police Officer Retires. Richard DeCoatsworth retired from the Philadelphia Police Department this week as a result of injuries sustained from a shooting in […]

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Voters’ Guide: The Next Sixers Mascot

Players on the Philadelphia Phillies once weren’t too fond of the Phanatic. Don’t believe me? On August 22, 1978, the Phillies beat the Cubs, 5-3, […]

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PSU To Open Child Protection Center

Earlier today, Penn State President Rodney Erickson announced a new Center for the Protection of Children, which will be located in Hershey. The center, funded […]

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Will Ben Franklin Replace Hip-Hop?

In case you still care that we have a basketball team, you can now vote for a replacement for the Sixers’ old mascot, Hip Hop. […]

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NBC 10 and WHYY Join Forces

As part of Comcast’s, ahem, “commitment to localism,” NBC 10 (now owned by the cable giant, of course) will partner with Philadelphia public broadcasting station […]


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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Kanye West Parties at Borgata

According to Page Six, hip hop giant Kanye West, on a short vacation from his massive Watch the Throne Tour, popped into the Borgata on […]

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All Sandusky Accusers to Testify

While Jerry Sandusky continues to dig himself a bigger grave, ABC News is reporting that his recent interview with the New York Times has “enraged” […]

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Occupiers Refuse Plea Deal

This morning, 33 Occupy Philly protesters appeared in court to face charges stemming from their arrest during last week’s raid. Fourteen of the Occupiers accepted […]

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Rick Santorum + Newt Gingrich + Donald Trump = TV Gold

Given the intellectual buffoonery displayed thus far by the candidates in the Republican primary debates, why not have a moderator who can match them, bluster […]

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Chris Matthews’s Brother Arrested in Montco

After a grand jury investigation into his campaign finances and city contracts, James Matthews, chairman of the Montgomery County Commissioners but more notably the brother […]

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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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William Way Upgrades Cyber Center

Celebrate the opening on Dec. 15

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We Never Hated On Brian Dawkins

Philadelphia isn’t the easiest city in America for professional athletes to call “home.” What would be considered satisfactory in other cities often falls short on […]

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Raheem Brock: Philly PD Treated Me Special

Last week, while reporting on Seattle Seahawk (and former Eagle) Raheem Brock’s theft conviction in Philadelphia, I remembered his well-publicized 2010 arrest in Seattle on […]

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The Super Bowl Just Got Interesting

Let’s have a big gay Madonna party!

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