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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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Russian Hockey Team’s Plane Crashes

Only two survivors

Report Shows PSD’s Flaws

City schools mishandle violence

News

Hump Day Headlines

The latest LGBT news

News

Shister: Chaz Bono Won’t End Homophobia

Columnist takes on DWTS controversy

News

The Eagles Won’t Win the Super Bowl

And that’s not okay

News

The Check-Up

Another reason to quit smoking


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.


News

Coming: Erasure

The synth-pop duo plays TLA

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DC Goes Digital

What’s lost with iPad comic books

News

GOP Debate Protest Today

GetEQUAL remembers hate crime victims

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SRC Is a Necessary Evil in Philly

And better than an elected school board

News

The Cure for Entitlements

Mom for president

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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.


Morning Scoop: Surprise! More Rain

Plus: Arlene Ackerman’s final paycheck

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RAGE Against SEPTA

Gender IDs to be protested

Marcellus Shale Convention

What the frack to expect

Catholic Teachers Vote to Strike

Walked from Negotiations

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