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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

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Johnny Weir, Chris Salvatore Most Eligible Gay Bachelors

As named by Out magazine.

News

Woman Crashes Cadillac Escalade Through Bank Window

It wound up parked in the lobby.

News

Best and Worst of Last Night’s TV Weather Madness

McQuade: How the weather still drives us all a little crazy.

Michael Nutter
News

Mayor Nutter’s Last Tax Hike Is a Whopper.

What his final budget says about his priorities.

News

Revel Sale Postponed. Again.

A new bidder has emerged.

News

Sestak Announces Challenge to Toomey

Former congressman wants a rematch for the U.S. Senate seat.


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

Schools Closed; Snow Has Arrived

Forecasters say overnight rain will turn to an all-day snow.

News

Nutter Announces Snow Emergency for 6 a.m.

Decision about the Philadelphia School District will be made in the morning.

News

What’s in Mayor Nutter’s Final Budget?

A breakdown of the $3.95 billion he’d have Philly spend in the next fiscal year.

News

Mayoral Candidate Williams Unveils a Plan to Fund Philly Schools

Yes, that’s news.

Secretive New Non-Profit Aims to Upend City Council

Philadelphia 3.0 wants to modernize City Hall. Anonymously.

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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

Major Snowstorm Heading Our Way

Prepare for a messy Thursday morning.

News

3 Ways Hite’s Action Plan 3.0 Could Revitalize Philly Schools

Says it’s time to start rebuilding the district.

Youth Voices: Dorianne Joseph, 20

Our new spotlight on local LGBT youth of color.

News

State Legislators Want to Bigfoot Sick Leave

“If it passes in the form it’s in, it would negate Philadelphia’s law.”

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