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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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Police Chase Into Center City

Wrongway pursuit on Schuylkill E.

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Roger Waters at CBP

Schedules “The Wall” performance

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Little Nicky’s Son Arrested

Mob boss’ son charged with fraud

News

LeSean McCoy: Eagles Savior

Finally, a balanced offense

News

Georges Perrier Divorcing

The Mrs. confirms split

News

Internet Porn Lawsuit

Hope you didn’t steal any movies


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

Homeless and Transgender

The reality of living on the streets

News

Queer Acts at the First Person Festival

Two shows and three men on being gay

News

How to Market Philly to Tourists

The Founding Fathers are hot right now

Be the Next Lucky Star

Madonna is looking for spokesmodels

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Penn Doc in Trouble for Weight Jokes

Chill out, fat activists

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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.


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Penn Doc in Trouble for Weight Jokes

Chill out, fat activists

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I’m Sticking To the Union!

It’s really okay to love soccer

News

Divorce Problem Solved

Don’t get married

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Morning Scoop: Protesters Prevent Construction?

Plus: Fumo’s jailhouse e-mails

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