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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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The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

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

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Is Philly Safe for Women on Bikes?

Poll: Will you pedal here?

News

The Drakes: Are They Broke?

The jeweler and his wife could be headed for skid row.

Ramsey Met With Rahm Emmanuel

Further evidence that he might move to Chicago

Cephalon’s $5.7B Offer

Company’s stock shoots up

Jamie Moyer Joins ESPN

Starting tomorrow, he’ll be on “Baseball Tonight”

Jayson Werth’s Bratwurst

What the Nationals bought


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.


Church to Launch Glossy Mag

And it’s called

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The Liz Taylor Theorem

How the iPhone killed glamour

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World-Class Philadelphia

10 ways to get that rep

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Stop Banning Gay Content in School

The ACLU makes its case

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Hump Day Headlines

As the gay world turns…

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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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What We Love: Foursquare’s Visit Philly

The mobile app makes it easier to connect

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These Lesbians Want Your Vote

Help them win the Ultimate Wedding Contest

Morning Scoop: NJ Couple Vs. Joel McHale

Plus 2015 mayoral predictions

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Farmers Markets vs. Whole Foods

When eating well gets ugly

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