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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

News

Civil Unions Legalized in Delaware

Who’s heading to Rehoboth?

News

Dawn Stensland In Court

Update: The case of the stolen minivan

News

Preview: Shut Up & Dance

Bjork, hip-hop and much more

News

Transgender Etiquette

A media dustup starts a conversation

News

Are You An Obama Hater?

More red meat for the masses

News

Liberty City Endorsements

Two openly gay candidates make the list


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.


Morning Scoop: Civil Unions a Go in Delaware

Plus the Pops are safe

News

Abortion Needs to be Accessible

But the Pennsylvania House might not think so

Will Smith Pisses Off New York

Enormous trailers annoy SoHo residents

News

OUTspoken: HIV Positive Rights

A Philly man shares his story

News

Comcast Tried to Kill Us

The TV wars

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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

Phillies Outfielder Needs 7-Hour Surgery

Dedication, defined

News

Is LeBron James Different Than Cliff Lee?

Why all the hate?

Bradley Cooper in Rittenhouse

Lunching Philadelphians didn’t recognize him!

News

And the Gayest Cities Are…

Wait. Philly didn’t make the list?

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