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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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INTERVIEW: Jonathan Groff

We gab with the Lancaster native and star of HBO’s Looking.

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Joint Replacement: Life After Surgery

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What Gay Philly Did on Instagram This Week

Plus, a Muppet sighting.

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UPDATED: Warrant Issued For Suspect in Delaware Valley Charter School Shooting

Police expect suspect to turn himself in Saturday.

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Jack Ryan Rebooted

Lazor: Kenneth Branagh dusts off a Clancy classic with Shadow Recruit. At least it ain’t heavy.

Weekend Roundup

The Stairwell Symphony, Sexercise and Songbirds.


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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Palestra Will Host ESPN’s College Gameday

First non-BCS school to host in football and basketball.

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SEPTA: No More Cloth Seats on the El

Fiberglass will be less gross. Trust us.

LISTEN: Rena’s Gonna Make You “Jealous”

The Philly electro princess releases a new song with DJ Drootrax.

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Mayor Nutter “Perplexed” by Green Appointment to SRC

So much for a new era of good feelings.

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WATCH: Trailer for Jayhawkers, A New Wilt Chamberlain Biopic

A story set after he left Philadelphia, in segregation-era Kansas.

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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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Possible Transformer Explosion Closes Walnut Street

Incident happened near 18th and Spruce.

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Gawker: Urban Outfitters Carries Bestiality Book

Is Rick Santorum mixed up in this somehow?

The Happy Health Lesbian Conference

Your an online “telesummit” away from being your best lesbian self.

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5 Questions: ACLU’s Mary Catherine Roper

“We don’t think the city has improved its stop-and-frisk practices.”

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