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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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Terry Gross Is Bad for the Country

Hingston: You know what you are? The Church Lady of Public Radio.

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Mennonite-Owned Business Wins SCOTUS Birth Control Ruling

It wasn’t just Hobby Lobby in the landmark case.

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Top Five Infamous Booings in Philadelphia

Welcome to the club, Gary Bettman.

News

WATCH: Phillies Announcers Move to Center Field, Catch Home Run

Broadcasting stunt pays off.

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Comcast Today: LA Times Profiles Brian Roberts

5 takeaways from their look at the Comcast CEO.

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I Can’t Unsee Kyle Beckerman’s Engagement Photos

Hingston: That hat! Those google-eyes! That canoe!


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.


Who Gives if Mr. Gay Philadelphia Has a Penis?

Gender police: be gone.

News

Report: PA Bridges Are “Deficient”

So says the American Society of Civil Engineers.

News

Girl Killed by Security Door at Water Ice Store

L&I says the location had no history of complaints or apparent defect.

@DrunkInaGarten on Twitter

How easy is that?

Forecasters Eye “Tropical Disturbance” off East Coast

Feds say this shouldn’t be a bad hurricane year in the Atlantic, however.

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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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Liberty Medal Goes to Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban

Malala Yousafzai remains an outspoken advocate for girls’ education.

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Philly Schools Held Hostage to Pension Vote

Republicans: Philly Dems can’t raise school funds without a painful choice.

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Tom Corbett’s Last Chance to Be a Real Governor

Mathis: He isn’t a helpless bystander to Pa.’s ed-funding crisis.

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Kenyatta Johnson Consultant Asks Blogger to Start Anonymous Anti-Ori Feibush Site

Micah Mahjoubian planted the idea in Joshua Scott Albert’s head.

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