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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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Philly Principals Are Hungry for Money

Here’s how some would use cash from the SRC fight with teachers.

CNN’s Jake Tapper on Growing Up in Philadelphia

LIZ: You and I first met as students at the Philadelphia School in second grade, in 1975. That was the third year of the school’s […]

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Landlord: Jon Gosselin Abandoned a Kitten After Eviction

‘He seemed unconcerned.’

Woman Crush Wednesday

Rachel Turanski on “the hot and inspiring teachers in my life.”

Eagles Offensive Linemen Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans

Interview by Sheil Kapadia and Tim McManus PM: At what point in your lives did you realize that you had a chance to play football […]

Stephen Starr and Pierre Robert on Music in Philadelphia

STEPHEN: You know, growing up, my goal was to be a disc jockey. PIERRE: Really? Wow. STEPHEN: I got my FCC license when I was […]


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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5 Philly Housewives We Want to See on Bravo

Weymouth: Producers are probably scouring Rittenhouse and the Main Line. But here’s who they should really be scouting.

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Chris Christie Tired of Hearing About Minimum Wage

Also: His thoughts on “voting mechanisms.”

Sand Blast Returning to Atlantic City in 2015

The annual LGBT beach party is doing AC again.

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NBA Draft Lottery Reform Voted Down

Good news, Sixers fans! The team will continue to stink with purpose.

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Melissa Etheridge

She’ll be at the Merriam Theater on November 4th.

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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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Committee of 70 Names New CEO

David Thornburgh replaces Zack Stalberg.

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Bankruptcy Judge Calls Two People “Apes”

She’d tossed them from her courtroom.

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WATCH: Dirt Bikers Mourn “Dirt Bike Rell”

Hundreds took to Broad Street after paying their respects to slain stunt rider.

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Pa. Supreme Court Cancels Justice McCaffery’s Internet

And orders him to turn in his computers.

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