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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 Does Philly’s Compare With This Week’s Other Famous Sinkholes?

Kinda weak, actually.

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$700K Lotto Ticket Sold in Delaware County

But the winner hasn’t stepped forward yet.

Weekend Roundup

Equality Forum, Bearlesque turns 1 + more gay ways to spend the weekend.

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Sinkhole Disrupting Trolley Service (Updated)

It’s a big one.

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Modern Dental Implants Revolutionize Tooth Replacements

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15 Reasons Las Vegas Sucks

Marks: And yet more people are going there than ever.


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.


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Comcast Today: Could Sports Fans Scuttle Merger?

Anger over the cable company hoarding local sports viewing for its subscribers.

PHOTOS: Equality Forum Kicks Off

Snaps from the VIP reception at the Loews.

Christie Donors May Back Jeb Bush

Jersey governor is losting support for presidency.

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Tom Wolf Will Be the Democratic Nominee — Here’s Why

Geeting: The race has been over for weeks. Just look at the numbers.

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A Father and Daughter Weight-Loss Story

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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.


GALAEI Honors Philly Revolutionary Leaders

at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Anti-Privatization Ad Is the Reefer Madness of PA Liquor

If private stores sell liquor, children will die.

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Pennsylvania’s Undemocratic Democracy

Mathis: Candidates frequently get tossed from the ballot before voters have a say. There’s got to be a better way.

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Carpenters Union Goes on Strike at PA Convention Center

Carpenter’s Union trying to “protect members and not lose jobs.”

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