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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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Iverson Retiring?

Sure sounds like it

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Mimi Imfurst on RuPaul’s Drag Race

See her at Q Lounge in Philly

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First LGBT History Museum Opens

Gay and lesbian life showcased in U.S.

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Andy Reid Is Done

Let’s find a better coach

New Editor at the Daily News?

Could be Larry Platt

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Philly’s Next Saviors

Computer programmers. Seriously!


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.


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Hump Day Headlines

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Tastykake bailout?

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A lunatic’s best friend

Best Local Museum

… is in West Chester?

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Is the DADT Repeal Killing Birds?

Cindy Jacobs thinks so

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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.


No Libs: Under water

Fifth and Thompson goes Venetian

The Black Banana Reunion

Nick London shares his nightlife memories

Another Woman Dead in Kensington

Is it the work of the Strangler?

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The Rendell Legacy

Chris Freind is wrong

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