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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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PA Governor Tom Corbett
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Corbett Will Support Marijuana Extract to Treat Sick Children

Position announced right before planned sit-in by families.

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Dem Gubernatorial Candidates: Abolish SRC

Philly schools should be returned to local control, they say.

5 Pennsylvania Colleges Investigated for Handling of Sexual Assault

That’s the most of any state. In Philly, Temple is on the list.

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Bariatric Surgery: Financially Planning Your Weight-Loss Surgery

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PHOTO: Jim Gardner Holds A Baby

Just what we need to make the day better.

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Trolley Crushes Car, Kills 1

Gruesome accident in Fishtown.


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.


Michael Nutter

Nutter Says Rainstorm is 7th-Worst in City History

Schuylkill crested higher than during recent hurricanes.

Interview: Kristin Chenoweth

The tiny belter is singing the National Anthem at a Phillies game next week.

News

Muslim Inmate Sues for Religious Right to Conjugal Visits

Inmate said he was entitled, under religious protection laws.

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Dead Whale in A.C. Tagged with Graffiti

The tag appears to be a fraternity’s letters.

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Inky Print Circulation Continues to Decline

40,000 Sunday subscribers lost in just one year.

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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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UberX Is Here

And by here, we mean South Jersey. (Thank the PPA.)

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The 10 SEPTA Rules of Engagement

Palan: The New York Times says people who talk on public transit enjoy it more. They’ve clearly never been to Philly.

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Think Smokeless Tobacco Eliminates Your Cancer Risk? Think Again

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PHOTOS: Part of Icandy Collapsed Today

Photos of the crumbling facade.

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