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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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LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Brian Seaman

“Life lesson: Never date gay magicians.”

News

Girard College Continues Boarding Program Temporarily

Will last one more year.

News

Marimow Court Case Begins Today

Jurisdictional questions to be decided

News

Apple Expected to Unveil New Products Today

Thinner iPads, color iPads, more.

News

Metcalfe Threatens to Impeach Kane

Never mind that there’s, y’know, a transportation bill to pass.

News

School Shooting in Nevada

One killed, two wounded, in 13th “active shooter” killing this year.


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

With Glitches Come Fixes

Facebook Got Fixed. Obamacare Will, Too.

Whitney Houston Wax Figure Unveiled

The diva is immortalized at Madame Tussauds.

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PHOTOS: Cowboys 17, Eagles 3

Scenes from the Sunday loss.

Del. Attorney Defends Nude Selfie-Takers

Fired for posting sexy photos? Call Brian Zulberti.

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News

WATCH: Bedlam Outside the Drake Show

Philadelphia was none too pleased by the last-minute cancellation.

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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.


Philly Contestant Lands Top 5 on Top Model

Could Cory be Philly’s first winner?

News

Thieves Return Stolen, Giant Pumpkin

The pumpkin was back on the Newcomer family’s porch Sunday evening after they returned from a weekend trip.

Sims to Corbett: “Drop Gay Marriage Appeal”

All the cool governors are doing it.

News

The Roxy Theater is Really Going to Open

The target date: Nov. 15. After that: Art-house movies galore.

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