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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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Gay Summer Reading List

Gay Philly picks their favorites.

News

PA Woman Gave Bogus Physicals to Truckers

She was using license information of Philly psychiatrist with same last name.

News

The Phillie Phanatic Is an Ass

Philly Fighting Words Week continues: The Phillies’ beloved mascot is kind of a d-bag.

Judge Judy and Grindr

Yes, it happened.

News

Alleged Rittenhouse Rapist Moves to Center of Immigration Debate

Milton Mateo Garcia is becoming a conservative cause célébre.

News

Brian Roberts Is Still the CEO of Comcast

His contract has been extended one more year.


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

Poll: Corbett Still Trailing Badly

Trails Tom Wolf by 22 percentage points.

The Half-Thong Bathing Suit

It’s a world full of NO.

News

Tom Corbett Is Absolutely Right About Pension Reform

Marks: It’s just that he’s handling it wrong.

News

Prosecutors’ Association Slams Kathleen Kane

“The focus on winning the news cycle must end.”

News

Philly Cigarette Tax Stalls in PA House

Nutter: Schools must prepare for layoffs.

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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

As PA Budget Turns: Where’s Tom Wolf?

The Democratic gubernatorial nominee ought to explain how he’d handle this mess.

News

Veteran Inky Editor Gets Big Promotion

Stan Wischnowski to lead Inky, Daily News, and Philly.com newsrooms in planning, budgets, and staffing.

Sims to Climb Kilimanjaro

He needs your help.

News

First Named Storm Could Bring Rain

Tropical Storm Arthur could soak the 4th of July.

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