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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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Kathleen Kane to Appear Before Judge Over Firing

Aide who testified before grand jury was fired. Judge wants to know why.

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Ex-Teammate: A.I. Would Throw $40K on Stage at Strip Clubs

Each night.

Youth Voices: Micah Rodriguez

DVLF’s youngest 2015 HEROES honoree.

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The Inflatable Union Rat Is About to Go Up In Front of the TLA

It’s concert promotion company Live Nation vs. the stagehands union.

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Anti-Ori Feibush Vandalism Pops Up in Point Breeze

This was predictable.

News

Yardley School Bus Driver Sentenced for Child Porn

He was also a Little League umpire.


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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Comcast Rebuts Criticism

Company says its Philly data is more accurate, more positive than City Hall report.

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Is Progressivism in Philly (Still) Dead?

It’s more than just bike lanes and pot, people.

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WATCH: New Philly PSA Tells Pedestrians to Get Off Their Phones

But some people think pedestrians get too much blame.

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Good Fans Boo Bad Teams

Missanelli: Why the pros don’t deserve your loyalty when they lose.

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Philly Students Send Get-Well Cards to Mumia

Obviously, this has some people annoyed.

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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.


WATCH: Madonna and The Roots Perform “Holiday” on Toy Instruments

Last night on The Tonight Show

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Report: Dems Recruit Shapiro for Senate

That would set up a primary with Joe Sestak to challenge Pat Toomey.

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How Some Charter Schools Keep Out the Riff-Raff

Plus, Anthony Williams’ shows off his supporters and big names woo Josh Shapiro for U.S. Senate.

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Stan Hochman, Daily News Icon, Has Passed

Covered sports in Philadelphia for more than half a century.

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