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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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Bill Cosby’s Got a Special Airing This Saturday

For the first time in 30 years.

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Chris Christie, Hanging Out at the Princeton Game with a Bunch of Cheerleaders in Drag

Actual photo evidence below.

News

Roxborough Not Happy About Proposed Wendy’s

Um, don’t you know who comes to Wendy’s in Philadelphia?

News

Rick Santorum’s Christmas Movie Is Coming out Friday

Featuring Susan Boyle!

Best of the Gayborhood 2013: Food

Bests in New Gayborhood Restaurant, First-Date Spot and more.

News

The Best Facebook Page You Will See This Year

Upper Darby Police Department has won.


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

SNL Spoofs Patriot-News Gettysburg Address Retraction

“Four snores and seven yawns ago…”

An Eagles Fan Egged the Redskins Bus Yesterday

Also: Shady steals Redskins flag.

News

The Education of Chip Kelly

The Eagles’ coach has improved considerably since September. Here’s how.

Trans Woman Sings Duet With Pre-Transition Self

Your daily mind-blower.

Will Princeton Go “Dallas Buyers Club” on Meningitis Problem?

Ready for unapproved drugs from abroad.

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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

Your Average Commute Is Delayed 22% by Traffic Jams

Where does Philly rank overall?

Chick-Fil-A CEO to Receive Equality Award?!

That and more in our weekend-headline roundup.

News

Victim of South Street Shootout Dies

Brawl started inside the Mixed Plate.

Yesterday’s 3rd Place Finisher Was Running his *First* Marathon

Berks County native will make you feel terrible about yourself.

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