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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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Casino Workers Protest Taj Givebacks

About 30 union members arrested after shutting down expressway entrance to Atlantic City.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Jamie Gordon on the city’s most crush-worthy business owners.

News

[Update] Comcast Customer Details Firing Allegation

Comcast now offering a public apology, says it didn’t ask for him to be fired.

News

Philly to Bissinger: Buzz Off

Mendte: The Nick Foles basher writer demanded an apology. He got something else instead.

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Man in Halloween Mask Robs Bank

It’s the second time he’s hit this branch.

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Montco DA: Mom Injected Daughter With Heroin

“It’s incomprehensible,” says DA Risa Ferman.


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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Look at This Enormous Fish Someone Caught in Del.

Seriously. It’s huge.

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9 Instagrams From the #StudentsforTeachers Protest

Students walked out today.

Your Official American Horror Story Premiere Party Playlist

It’s time to get your “Freak Show” on.

News

Newark Airport to Screen Arrivals for Ebola

Among five airports where screenings will take place. Philly is not on the list.

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Remembering the Great Charles Bowser on His 84th Birthday

Coard: He was a black man first, a lawyer second. But in all things he was second to none.

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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

Fattah-Supported Nonprofits Employed His Friends

Daily News details the often-hilarious expenditures at nonprofits supported by the U.S. Rep.

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A Woman Translates the Harrisburg Email Scandal

Weymouth: What the emails say — and what they mean.

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Camden Keeps Getting Less Scary

New report says gunfire in the city is down 50 percent.

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Flyers 2014-15 Season Preview

The team plays its first game of the year in Boston tonight.

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