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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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Fitadelphia: Five Runs to Bring the Fun Back in 2011

THE (NATIONAL) PARK RUNValley Forge. Start at the Visitor’s Center (parking’s free) at the corner of Route 23 and North Gulph Road. You’ll follow the […]

Fitadelphia: Group Yoga Events to Boost Your Karma

PILATES POWEROn Sunday, February 20, 
a $10 donation to Project H.O.M.E. scores you a free Pilates Bootcamp or Xtend Barre class and tasty, post-sweat-session goodies […]

Consider it your social networking opportunity

BABYSITTING / Call a week ahead, and for $10 or less, Fast Tracks Running Club provides a babysitter for up to three kids. So the […]

Burn 600 calories in an hour.

For the beginner … Rated first in the U.S., Ski Roundtop’s learn-to-ski-or-snowboard program includes all-day access to six slopes and three lifts, plus instruction and […]

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A School Choice Bill That Doesn’t Offer True Choice

Why only help poor kids?

News

Snow Emergency No Concern at Temple

Sucks for you, commuters


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.


Is Comcast Ready…

to be ginormous?

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Road Rules

Mind the middle finger

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In Defense of Kenny Gamble

And the Inquirer

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DROP: Three Drips Left

Tasco, Rizzo, DiCicco

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What We Love: Philly AIDS Thrift

Don’t feel bad about buying here

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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.


Ackerman Smackdown

Young teach gets earful

Morning Scoop

Now digging out

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Are funerals passé?

YouTube is changing how we mourn

No, seriously.

Have you noticed? Our city, long defined by its chub, is headed in a new direction — a direction less drenched in Whiz and more […]

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