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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

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Larry Mendte: My Libya Trip

A Mercedes caravan, body armor and prayers

News

Obama’s Back!

Change we can believe in. Again.

News

Kobe’s Anti-Gay Tirade

The Laker’s words come at a price

Morning Scoop: The Phils Wife Who Doesn’t Love Us?

Plus little local girl gets TSA pat-down

News

Boys Who Like Pink

Can we overcome gender stereotypes?

Santorum Might Make a Move

Somebody’s feeling exploratory!


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.


SEPTA Buses Gone Wild

Be careful out there, folks

Send M. Night to Film School

Website raises cash for filmmaker

News

Sam Katz: Orchestra Groupie

Who will commit to Philly’s world-class music?

News

First Signs of Spring

Man tans, Charo and more

News

The State of Philly Sports

According to Mike Miss

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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

The PPA Sucks

But you knew that

News

What We Love: XIII on 13 Gifts

Get your Golden Girls tee here. We did.

News

Philly Unions Embarrass Themselves

The Milton Street endorsements

News

A Panic Over Penguins

The children’s book that’s banned the most

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