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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

Q&A

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

Latest Stories

Nat Geo Takes a Hike

National Geographic ranks Philly

News

Bad U.S. Credit

How it affects Philly

Sure, other cities are great, but Philly will always be our sweet spot.

 Here, five of our favorite ways to show the love:

News

Philly’s a Soccer Hotbed

Scenes from last night’s friendly

News

Mad As Hell, Not Taking It Anymore

VIDEO: Dylan Ratigan’s rant

News

New: Disappointing Gay Best Friend

The funny duo have a new video


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

Legacy Talk: Michael Nutter Saves the City

The Mayor’s legacy

News

No to Church, Says Starbucks

Is reparative therapy to blame?

News

Obama’s Gotta Go For Broke

What’s the worst that could happen?

News

New Balance and Romney

The shoe maker reacts to a donation

News

Are Bert and Ernie Gay?

Some folks sure think so

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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: Ackerman Being Bypassed?

Plus: A symphonic conspiracy

Horsham Doctor’s Drug Ring

Fake patients move pills

Toomey Named to Deficit Committee

Needs to cut $1.5 trillion

Comcast Scores Soccer Coverage

NBC Sports inks deal

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