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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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Those New York Escapees Might Be in Philly! (But Probably Not)

Police are skeptical.

Huge LGBT Civil Rights Movement Concert Announced

It features both local and internationally-known talent.

High Line Lessons for Reading Viaduct Park

Be careful with the zoning, and be sure to fund maintenance.

News

Millennials Didn’t Vote This Year, Like At All

Only 12 percent of registered millennials cast a ballot in the mayor’s race.

Anne Lamott’s Blatant Transphobia on Twitter

Says she’ll call Caitlyn Jenner “she” “When the pee-pee is gone.”

News

School District Says Council’s Funding Plan Falls Short

District officials asked lawmakers for $103M. They say they’re only getting $45M.


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

Male Penn Grad Says He Was Sexually Assaulted After 2013 Frat Party

He’s suing the frat and a frat brother.

News

Big Plastic Wins Again

A proposed plastic bag fee in Philly is dead for the season.

News

Could This Guy Spark an Independent Revolution?

Andrew Stober wants to prove that you don’t have to be a Democrat or Republican to get elected in Philly.

News

Pa. Woman, 100, Says Secret to Longevity Is “A Lot of Booze”

We’ll drink to that!

News

Work Resumes on Walnut St. Phillies Mural

The project had been in the works since 2008. It’s set to be completed by August.

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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.


Five Reasons To Support Bev’s GoFundMe Campaign

Help send Philly’s drag superstar to Florida.

News

CNN Graphic Misidentifies Pennsylvania as New York

Relax! The two states’ land disputes were settled more than 200 years ago.

News

Court: Wolf Wrong to Fire Open Records Chief

Commonwealth Court panel says office is independent of governor’s authority.

BLgT USA Tour to Support Attic Youth Center

They’ll be at Suppa in Northern Libs on Saturday.

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