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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.


Q&A

How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

Latest Stories

Man Crush Monday: Dwayne Townsend

The head choreographer for the Eagles cheerleaders shares his local crushes.

TONIGHT: Big Gay Pool Party at North Shore Beach Club

A new weekly event in NoLibs.

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News

Committee of Seventy Asks for Public Hearing on PGW Sale

Says buyer can walk away by July 15 if Council doesn’t approve by then.

WATCH: Philly’s TatteeBoy Releases Sexy New Promo Video

Three words: Abs. For. Days.

News

13th District Congressional Race is Down to the Wire

Clinton connection may not help Marjorie Margolies beat back Brendan Boyle

News

Lafayette Hill Man Could Do 30 Years for Pirating NCIS and Bambi

The feds seized over 9,000 DVDs from his home.


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

3 Quotes That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About the City Council Election

Pithiness from Ed Neilson, Matthew Wolfe, and N.A. Poe.

News

Will AT&T Merger Kill Comcast Deal?

Phone company to purchase DirecTV for $48.5 billion.

PHOTOS: Mazzoni Center’s 2014 Elixir Gala

Shots from the annual fundraiser.

News

The Three City Charter Questions on Tuesday’s Ballot, in Plain English

Getting past the legalese.

News

Filing: Inky Publisher Was “Disappointed” in McCaffery Story

Will Bob Hall be the star witness in a lawsuit against his own paper?

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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

7 Ridiculous Ads From the Pa. Governor’s Race

McQuade: We round up the best ones.

News

Ultimate Guide to Philly Primary Endorsements

Want to know who’s endorsed whom in tomorrow’s primary? We’ve got you covered.

News

Criminal Charges No Deterrent to Competitive Races for PA House, Senate

Will prosecution, bad headlines hurt these incumbents’ chances of returning to Harrisburg?

News

5-Minute Gubernatorial Primary Primer

We interviewed all four hopefuls. Here’s the best of what they had to say.

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