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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

Latest Stories

Financial Troubles for the Phillies?

This makes no sense

Impending: Traffic Nightmare

Road closures galore

An Atlantic City Comeback?

More travelers heading to the troubled town

Inky Building for Sale. Again.

Anyone wanna buy a building?

Lawsuit: Coffee Too Sweet

Most idiotic litigation of the week

Woman Vanishes

Last seen on airport shuttle bus


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.


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Kylie Thanks Gay Fans

The Aussie pop star knows her fan base

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Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday

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Is Joe Sestak Running for Congress Again?

Freind on 2012

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Is Marriage Really Dead?

How the institution has evolved

Morning Scoop: Orchestra CEO’s $600,000

Plus: Trash wars in NoLibs

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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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Rocky Playlist

What songs do you like for the musical?

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Photos: Jersey Shore Lifeguards

Outtakes from the June issue

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Penn Kids Hit the Hookah

Safer than cigs, right?

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Evil Kevin Bacon

Worth the X-Men ticket

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