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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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Chris Christie Has Raised $60 Million for GOP

Scandal? What scandal?

News

Alleged Main Line Drug Leader Waives Hearing

Timothy Brooks will be arraigned August 27th.

News

Kathleen Kane, Exxon Face Off Over Fracking

Energy company says Pa. prosecutor has unfairly targeted the industry.

Methodist Church Strikes Again

Complaint filed against local gay-friendly pastors.

News

New Pa. Tanning Law Now in Effect

It bans tanning by those under the age of 17.

Local Bloggers Call Josh Schonewolf Event Racist

Outrage over “Once You Go Black.”


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

Transit Roundup: PATCO Fans, SEPTA Petition and More

Plus: A new SEPTA slogan suggestion.

News

Forbes Left Comcast’s Roberts Family Off List

“America’s Richest Family” list missing one very important one.

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News

School District Sending Out 342 Layoff Notices

The layoffs are unrelated to the stalled cigarette tax.

News

Zoning Board Approves New Topless Club

Cheerleaders’ dancers will soon be able to take off their pasties.

5 Reasons to Get Your Butt Waxed

For God’s sake, put down those razors.

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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

Why Wilmington Is So Dangerous

Police there need a homicide unit.

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10-Car Pileup in Northeast Philly

The crash happened on I-95.

News

Corbett Exercises Line-Item Veto on Budget

Challenges Pa. Legislature to reform state pension system. Now.

Supreme Court Says Gay Marriage is Here to Stay in PA

Much to the chagrin of Theresa Santai-Gaffney.

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