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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

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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The Check-Up

What you’ll eat this year (in pounds)

News

Ann Weaver Hart’s Temple Replacement

We’ve got your man

Morning Scoop: Health Plan Unconstitutional

Plus: Missing U-Haul found

Kate Gosselin’s Farewell

Kate Plus 8 canceled

Pronger Ready for Season Opener?

Homer says yes

Drug Companies Pay State Agencies

Pfizer and others settle


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.


Eagles Flag on Mt. Kilamanjaro

Morgan Stanley VP climbs mountain

Google’s Secret Philly Hideout

Where’s their lair?

News

Zynga: It Gets Better

Feeling better about Farmville yet?

Arthur Kade Interviews

On the red carpet at Charlie Sheen’s roast

Another Jade Vixen Boyfriend Dies

No foul play suspected

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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.


News

Sizing Up the NFC East

Why chances are good for Eagles

Catholic Schools Close

Strike closes all 17 by Thursday

News

Post-9/11: We’re Not Safe

Time to set political correctness aside

News

Philly’s Tech Fail

Email’s not that important, right?

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