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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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Campaign Ads

The best and worst of the year

News

Ditka Talks PSU Scandal

Blame the media!

News

Keeping Up With the Joneses

How many miles did you run today?

News

Q&A: Mike Tanier

NYT sportswriter at Free Library

News

Philly Election Results

Five lessons from the vote

News

Iran’s Secret Nuclear Research

Reports detail program


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

Joe Paterno Addresses Press

Issues brief statement on his way to practice

News

Captain Pronger Back Tomorrow?

Pronger might play in Tampa

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Karen Brown’s Car Vandalized

Mayor candidate reports

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Kolb Likely Out on Sunday

Former Eagle probably won’t play

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Ninth Victim in Sandusky Scandal

Police say man came forward

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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

Sexual Assault on School Bus?

Bullying and more in Philly

News

PSU’s Sandusky Scandal

Reflecting on old rumors about the coach

News

Paterno Done at Penn State

University planning JoePa’s exit

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Paterno Press Conference Canceled

University pulls plug on presser

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