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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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PHOTOS: Meet the Local Athletes Heading to the Gay Games

Sixty out athletes will head to Ohio this weekend.

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Man in Muslim Garb Tries to Rob Bank

The same disguise was used in a 2012 bank robbery.

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The 3 Rules of Surviving (and Thriving) on Yelp

Marks: Or, how to succeed in an Internet full of jerks.

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Pa. Charges 4 in Grandparent Scam

There may be more victims.

Conde Nast: Atlantic City VERY Unfriendly

And so is Wilmington!

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Ex-Traffic Court Judge Gets 30 Months

He pleaded guilty to defrauding a state agency.


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.


Stonewall Kickball Fall Registration Begins Next Week

The new season includes a new Thursday league.

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Chaka Fattah Jr. Rejected Plea Deal

He says it would have involved him cooperating against his dad.

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The Paywall Gets a Little Lower at the Inky Website

You won’t have to pay to read every Inquirer.com story.

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Gaming Control Board: We’re ‘Working Hard’

It’s been months and still no word on Philadelphia’s second casino license.

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Town Rec Center Renamed After Obama

John F. Kennedy is not the building’s namesake anymore.

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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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UPDATE: Boys Safe, Suspect Dead After Drexel Hill Woman’s Murder

Husband took two boys to New York after killing his wife.

Revel — which tried to be a casino that wasn't really a casino by banning smoking and focusing on entertainment that didn't involve slots — is for sale. While the building is certainly gorgeous, it's also been a dismal failure. It opened in 2012 and filed for bankruptcy 10 months later. If it sells, that selling price will be an indication of Atlantic City's gambling market, which right now is about as healthy as smokers chained to slot machines at Revel right now. (They dropped the non-smoking policy in 2013, natch.) The Atlantic Club, formerly the Atlantic City Hilton, sold for a paltry $23.4 million to a Caesars/Tropicana partnership (in comparison: the Sands sold for $250 million in 2006). The Atlantic Club is no longer operating, and just last week Caesars, which is the dominant casino company in Atlantic City, said it might start shutting down properties. So don't expect the Revel number to be a blockbuster.
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Revel Delays Bankruptcy Auction

Now planned for August 14th.

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Mayor Nutter’s 5 Best Reasons for Philly to Host the DNC

As told to the New York Daily News.

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The Phillies Are Losers (and Always Will Be)

Johnny Goodtimes: The case for bringing back the A’s.

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