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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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News

Fat Mannequins

The price of PC: Size 14 panties

Morning Scoop

Mandel for Mayor?

News

Defusing the College Arms Race

Ursinus takes a bold admissions stand

News

Grandmother is Proud of Gay Son

She supports marriage equality

Students Protest School Changes

Kids from West and Audenreid are pissed off

Nutter in U.S. News

Arguing for federal gun restrictions


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.


News

Saint Pope John Paul II?

Not a prayer

News

Same-Sex Unions in PA?

Rep. Mark Cohen says yes

Dragapalooza is Coming

Meet the queens

News

No to Gay Marriage, Says Trump

Mogul may run for president

News

Happy Birthday, Computer

It was born here, you know

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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.


Morning Scoop

And Joe Blanton, too

News

Who’s Afraid of Nutter?

Everyone, it seems

News

College Kids More Stressed Than Ever

UCLA says students are freaking out

World’s Best Trophy

Bracket poll voting is open

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