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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

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West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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Drag’s Biggest Power Couple Split

Alaska and Sharon Needles announce their breakup.

Corbett Supports LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

Brian Sims calls on Daryl Metcalfe to follow suit.

News

Streets Dept Names Top Public Art of the Year

Prank on Parking Authority leads the way.

News

Bet You Can’t Guess Why NBA Players Want to Come to Philly

Dion Waiters wants to be the best player on a bad team.

News

By The Way, Here’s That GQ Cover of Bradley Cooper

Those eyes.

First Philly Songbird Winner Announced

Hear singer-songwriter Jo Stones croon.


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

Kevin Hart Angry Over Theft of Computers He Donated

“Ignorance like this only motivates me.”

News

WATCH: 72-Year-Old Bill Kosman’s Rap Video

Music inspired by the violence of Philadelphia.

News

Report: Joe Sixpack Out at Philly Beer Week

Differed on compensation.

News

Lawsuit: Snooki is Peddling Bad Diet Pills

“Cease and desist” order is sought

News

Will Everyone Shut Up About Uber’s Surge Pricing?

If you want luxury, you pay for luxury.

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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.


TONIGHT: Ratchet Benefit for Nick Forte and More

It’s a busy week night in gay Philly.

News

Why Are Feds Collecting “Cheek Swab” Samples in Reading?

Police deny that DNA is being collected.

Duck Dynasty Star Goes On Homophobic Rant

On being gay: “Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”

News

Are Pennsylvania Republicans About to Outsmart Themselves?

Keystone Politics reads the tea leaves of the Harrisburg battle.

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