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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

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Philly Man Featured in New Book

It Gets Better shares coming-out stories

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What Are You Doing on V-Day?

Here’s an idea in Collingswood

News

Rehab Red Tape

Thwarting an addict who’s trying to get clean

Morning Scoop: Main Line Cat Fight

Plus Sestak’s gripe with Obama

News

Lessons From Twitter

How social media changed the way we write

Milton Street: Man of Reason

Compared to Nutter, anyway


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.


Kurt Vile at SXSW

Other than being robbed…

News

Seeking the Death Penalty

How do you define murder?

News

Stoned to Death in Pa.

A murdered man and the Old Testament

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Jay Bilas Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About

Down with ESPN!

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Celebs Win Big at GLAAD

See who came out in front

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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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AIDS Turns 30

A conversation about then + now

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My Own Twin Towers

The view from Limerick these days

Phillies Sign Luis Castillo

What it means for Chase Utley

Tory Burch Menswear?

What she told WWD

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