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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: Jim MacMillan of GunCrisis.org

Why the site is curtailing operations after two years of groundbreaking work.

News

Ex-Philly Cop Facing Federal Extortion Charges

Feds: Christopher Saravello stole from drug dealers.

Icandy Faces Permanent Liquor License Suspension

The Gayborhood bar is in trouble for serving minors

News

Actually, Voter Turnout in Philly Stank

A hated governor, perfect weather … and the lowest turnout in 16 years.

News

Wharton Grad Will Help Comcast Target Hispanic Audiences

Javier Garcia is Comcast’s new vice president of multicultural services.

PHOTOS: 10 Character Posters From Into The Woods

Something to chew on before tomorrow’s anticipated trailer release.


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

Milton Street “95 Percent” Sure He’s Running for Mayor

If he survives a bike ride.

News

How Tuesday Helped Chris Christie’s Presidential Ambitions

He raised millions. He campaigned in 37 states. A lot of people are going to owe him.

News

New Video of Person of Interest in Germantown Kidnapping

Carlesha Freeland-Gaither is still missing.

News

What Governor Wolf Means for Philly

Kerkstra: All he has to do is save the schools, social services and the economy.

Bette Midler Coming to Philadelphia

The brassy diva will play the Wells Fargo Center next June.

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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

Bill Green, SRC Being Sued Over Teacher Contracts

Attorney: SRC meeting violated Sunshine Act.

PHOTOS: Philly Youth Kick-Off It Gets Better Project

Proof that Whitney was right: Children are our future.

News

Young, Tall and Terrible: Meet Your 2014-15 76ers

A night at the Wells Fargo Center.

News

5 Things You Need to Know About Our New Gov.

Salient quotes from Steve Volk’s September magazine profile.

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