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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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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Won’t Endorse for Governor

Corbett, Wolf can’t attract support of state’s largest papers.

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Photos: Obama, Wolf at Temple University

Jeff Fusco was on the scene for the President’s Sunday stump stop.

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Election Problems Already Starting

Committee of Seventy has ways to help.

News

Decoding the Three City Charter Questions on Tomorrow’s Ballot

Converting legalese into plain — and even plainer — English.

News

WATCH: SNL Lampoons Chris Christie

His handling of ebola keeps drawing the attention of comics.

News

Mechanical Issue Forces Obama to Change Planes in Philly

Flew in on one plane, left on another.


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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Philly.com Hires Next City Editor

Diana Lind will be director of digital audience development.

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The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Holiday Ad Is Already Airing on TV

Happy holidays, RIta!

News

Mummer, Daughter Accused of Attacking Homeless Man

Was it an act of vigilantism?

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Porn Star: Flyers Defenseman Is “Most Annoying Texter”

Lisa Ann calls out Michael Del Zotto.

PHOTOS: Halloween in the Gayborhood

What the gays did Halloween weekend.

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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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Taj Workers March on City Hall

Will ask Atlantic City mayor to grant tax breaks to keep casino open.

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Tom Corbett Is About to Make History

Win or lose, he will defy historical norms.

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Why I’m Voting for a Republican

Mathis: A grassroots idea to improve Philadelphia politics

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The Best Social Media from Obama’s Philly Visit

He was on Temple campus Sunday to stump for Tom Wolf.

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