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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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New Gaga Video

You and I gets a fashion makeover

News

Homophobia in the Catholic Church

A gay choir director forced to leave congregation

News

Nate Berkus Goes Philly

Tune in at 2 p.m. today

News

Weekend Roundup

Here’s what’s happening

News

20 Signs She’s a Keeper

Take our future-wife test

News

The Check-Up

Lung cancer rates declining


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

The Mayor’s Leak

The real Michael Nutter keeps oozing out

Morning Scoop: Bioethicist Bets Bachmann

Plus: Phils sweep doubleheader

Barnes on the Parkway Opening

Set for May debut

Rendell Disses Vote Proposal

He’s not happy about a possible change

Council Overrides DROP Veto

Bill passes 17-0

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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.


Taxpayers Fund Jersey Shore

Cover Snooki’s expenses

Bradley Cooper Shooting in Philly

Filming here in October

Vandals Damage William Penn Statue

Tag monument in Penn Treaty Park

News

Why Did the City Sock It to a Young Couple for $5,000?

A real estate tax nightmare

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