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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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Opinion

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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Nightmare at Great Adventure

We were not amused

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Politicians Caught in a Lie

David Oh won’t recover from this one

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Obama’s Jobs Problem

The loss of the skilled laborer

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The Check-Up

Overweight in your 20s? Bad news.

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Failing Grade in LGBT Health

Docs and patients are out of luck

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Books Matter

Reviews of three new titles


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: Taxpayers Pay Ackerman

Plus: more flooding

Lincoln Letter for Sale

Philly dealer seeks buyer

Bevilacqua Competency Hearing Postponed

Judge pushes hearing to October

Phils Offer Ticket Exchange

Last night’s tickets redeemable

Lewis Back Off the Ballot

Judge rules on NJ State Senate election

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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.


Pennsylvania Politicians Nominate JoePa

Could Coach receive Medal of Freedom?

T.O. Gives DeSean Advice

Former WR says hold out

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Q&A: Jon Foy

Director of Toynbee Tiles doc

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Kardashination

Why can’t I quit you, E! television?

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