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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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What’s in a Kiss?

Why Leisha Hailey hates Southwest Air

News

Obama and the Gay Vote

His political future could hinge on LGBTs

News

Time to Abolish the Death Penalty

Act now for Troy Davis

News

The New Superman Can’t Fly

WTF, DC?

News

Internet Heroes

Blogging’s not just for troublemakers

News

Guns N’ Roses In Philly

Will Axl actually play this time?


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.


Morning Scoop: Phillies Win 100

Plus: FBI investigates PPD’s gun unit?

Wanda Sykes Had Breast Cancer

Comedian opens up on Ellen

Fumo Hearing Set for November

Resentencing scheduled

12th and Arch Gets Hotel

Hilton Home2 Suites planned

Michael Vick’s Hand Not Broken

Just a contusion

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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.


Santorum Not Happy With Results

NYT details his issue with Google

News

Jennifer Weiner’s TV Show Axed

The chick-litter should stick with books

New Groups Wants 10,000 Jobs

POWER fights for Philly employment

News

Giovanni’s Room to Dedicate Historic Marker

It’s the second LGBT marker in the state

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