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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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Porngate Prosecutors Get Their Sensitivity Training

Spikol: Was it just a bunch of corporate pep talk hokum?

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Philly’s Homicide Numbers Are Climbing

With a month left to go, the city has surpassed last year’s mark.

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Police: Cab Driver Robbed, Punched By Guy In Incredibles Costume

It happened in Roxborough.

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A Thanksgiving Meal in Philly? $46.60

Up from last year, but under the national average.

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Ed Rendell Wears Plastic Bag on Head After Eagles’ Loss

It’s a bad time to be a Philly sports fan.

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WATCH: Mayor Nutter Joins Inky Staff for Air Guitar Video

SEPTA also met the challenge to raise funds and awareness for brain tumors.


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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Mayor-Elect Kenney Picks Finance, Commerce Bosses

Two of the new appointees aren’t so new.

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On HIV/AIDS stigma and his upcoming Philly engagement.

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76ers Futility Causes Fans to Question Plan

As the 76ers threaten to shatter records, fans are left questioning Sam Hinkie’s rebuilding strategy.

News

Porngate Could Stifle Pa. Court Reforms

Morning headlines: Observers say “anti-establishment” mood will make changes difficult.

VIDEO: Miss Piggy Covers Adele’s “Hello”

Everyone’s favorite frog hog gives a dramatic interpretation to the insanely popular tune.

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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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76ers Cough Up Late Lead, Fall to 0-14

Fourth quarter collapse drops Sixers to 0-14 on the season.

Racial Profiling on the Main Line

This past July, Jordan and Joshua Friday confronted one of those endless summer days that teenagers are given. They journeyed by bicycle to an aunt’s […]

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Meet the Most Adorable Faces of National Security

PHL’s K9 beagles aren’t sniffing out bombs or drugs. They’re using their noses to protect America’s food supply.

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Best Thing: The Great Turkey Recovery of 2015

In America, we don’t let a little thing like avian flu ruin Thanksgiving.

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