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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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UPDATED: Monitoring Hurricane Irene in Philadelphia

Michael Nutter’s stern warning

Top 5 Posts of the Week

What you should’ve been reading

SEPTA Suspends Sunday Service

Plans for Irene

Jihad Jane Cohort Arrested

FBI detains Mayland teenager

Police Boslter Rec Center Presence

Extra patrols added

Who’s the Gayest of Them All?

Outing celebrities gets tricky


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.


Temple’s School of Hard Knocks

Owls football TV show

Comcast Monopoly Case Proceeds

Class action status granted

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Philly Forsakes TLA Video

What do we owe local businesses?

Flashback Friday:

Spice up your wet weekend

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Kiosk of Death

Walmart’s the latest to say “no“

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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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Stop Buying Celebrity Perfumes

Beyoncé’s new scent inspires a boycott

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Bisexuality isn’t a Myth

A new study says men can like both

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Bisexuality isn’t a Myth

A new study says men can like both

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The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

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