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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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How the Daily News Cover Changed Overnight — Then Changed Again

Events in Ferguson — and angry readers — forced changes in real time.

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Chronicling Difficult Times at the Inquirer and Daily News

Will Steacy on his Kickstarter book, Deadline.

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Beyonce Giving Backpacks to Philly Students

Back to school with Bey’s book bag.

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SEPTA Settles With Regional Rail Electric Workers

But negotiations still “tense” with Regional Rail engineers.

Adam Joseph Posts First Selfie With Baby Jacob

The preciousness will never stop.

Two More Philly Teams Win Gold at Gay Games

Team Philadelphia’s having a hell of a day in Cleveland.


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.


Woman Crush Wednesday

Phillesbian Founder Lauren Zumpano on her favorite lady Leos.

News

Metro Buys City Paper; Layoffs Ensue

Jennifer Clark becomes associate publisher of both papers.

Philly’s Anna Aagenes Wins 5K Gold at Gay Games

Plus more of this week’s local winners.

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State May Raise Liquor Prices

Cost of labor going up, so state’s markup might do the same.

All 16 Icons Name-Dropped in “Vogue” are Now Dead

The passing of Lauren Bacall ends an era.

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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.


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Corbett, Wolf Agree on 3 Debates

One will be in Philadelphia.

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Board: Penn State Will Abide by Sanctions

But there’s a significant split on the matter.

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Revel Atlantic City: Death, Delinquency, and Despair

A timeline of a $2.4 billion failure.

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Philly Is Putting On Quite a Show for the DNC Site Selectors

The visit, as told in a series of very enthusiastic tweets.

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