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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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The Grindr Obsession

A journey into gay sex apps

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Dangerous News

Should reporters die for us?

News

Women Are Tough, Too

We’re not as defenseless as the NYC stabber’s apprehender thinks

News

The Nicest Place in Town

Isn’t so nice

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Gay Day at the Flower Show

Mark your calendar for Paris in Philly

News

The Education of Aqil

UArts settles a wager


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

God help us, Byko is on Facebook

Spring Training Logo Is Hideous

Really, Philly.com?

$6.2 Million Philly Home

Takers?

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Local AIDS Activist Dies

Mayor Nutter makes a statement

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Naked Guys on DVD

Straight & Butch out in April

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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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Egypt: 1. Philly: 0.

Take a stand already, Philadelphia

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Obama and the Gays

How LGBTs fit into the budget

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Hump Day Headlines

What’s new in LGBT news

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Navy Yard Mistake

Pulling biz from Center City

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