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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

Ed Snider to U.S. HOF

Named in class of ’11

Police and Civilians Share Footage

PPD’s ShareCam initiative

Colbert Interviews Philly Vampire

The two talk real estate law

News

Why Did Philly.com Remove Nutter Video?

That’s what we were wondering

News

Famine and Rape in Africa

Do you care?

Eagles Looking to Sign Moss?

Pundits speculate


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.


Nerd Alert!

Philly Geek Awards

News

What We Love: Kiehl’s LifeRide

Celebrate today with special events

News

Miley Gets Equality Tattoo

Gay haters get the finger

News

Can a Gay Man Be President?

Fred Karger’s polls go up

News

How the Phillies Lit a Fire Under the Eagles

Who’s the top team in town?

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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

Preview: Freak N’ Queer Festival

The events kick off Aug. 4

News

The Country That Cried Wolf

Guess who managed to compromise after all?

News

Why Do We Care About Shark Week?

Weigh in!

Morning Scoop: More Flash-Mob Attacks

Plus: Phils walk-off

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