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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

Jay Brannan Does Adele

The singer covers Someone Like You

News

‘Superbroccoli’ to the Rescue

The Check-Up

News

Self-Checkout Sucks!

Groceries stores are bagging machines

News

Rigging PA’s Presidential Vote

Harrisburg GOP messes with system

News

We Need a Healthy Wall Street

So what’s an angry protester to do?

News

Q&A: Leon Huff

Songwriting legend comes out of hiding


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

Casino on the Main Line

Gambling in the old Barnes?

News

Morning Scoop: Phillies Lead Series

Plus: Occupy Philadelphia on the books

News

Coming Out: The Video Game?

MIT students take on queer issues

News

Pelosi Supports LGBT History Month

Honoring 31 icons in October

News

Freedom Rings Computer Lab Now Open

Local leaders celebrate ribbon cutting

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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

GOP Spends More on DOMA

While a PA repeal is requested

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KOP Installs Car Charging Stations

Power your electric car at the mall

News

Christie Won’t Run for President

Makes official announcement

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7 Reasons to Hate Tony La Russa

The enemy of fun baseball

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