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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

Latest Stories

News

Michael Vick Has Broken Ribs

QB down with injury

News

Delco ADA Charged

Accused of hit-and-run

News

Papelbon Comes to Philly

Closer here for physical

News

Bi Pop Star Jessie J Asks “Who’s Laughing Now?”

If you haven’t heard of her, you will

News

A-List: Dallas Star Says He Was Assaulted

Does everyone hate Taylor Garrett?

News

Who Will Be the New Miss Gay PA?

The pageant celebrates 20 years


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

Degrees for Dummies

College isn’t for everyone

News

What We Love: Gay Penguins

Buddy and Pedro’s happy ending

News

The Eagles Stink

And it’s all Andy Reid’s fault

News

Love/Hate Over Papelbon

Amaro’s flair for drama

News

Eagles Lose … Again

Plus: Chelsea Clinton to NBC News

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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.


News

Americans Don’t Want to Work

Just look to Alabama for proof

News

Michael Nutter vs. Occupy Philly

Communication problems cause drama

News

PSU Taiwanese Animation Video

It’s a bit out there…

News

McQueary Out at Penn State

Tells wide receivers he’s done

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