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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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Dems Announce Philly Convention With Cheesesteak Joke

And a busted rendition of “Eye of the Tiger.”

News

Police Find Mystery ATM Behind Dumpster

It had been smashed open.

Philly Episcopal Bishop Endorses Ban on Gay Discrimination

“LGBT people are gifts to our community.”

News

Sam Katz Inches Even Closer to a Mayoral Run

In the fall, that is.

News

Philly to Host 2016 DNC

Officials celebrate victory over Columbus, New York. Now for the hard work?

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Inside Take: New Charters Should Be Unacceptable to All

Donna Cooper: “No child should be harmed so another child can be helped.”


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

WATCH: La Salle Knocks Off 20th-Ranked Team in Country

Plus: Why it’s so hard to win on the road.

News

The Jim Kenney Q&A: Says He Is “Uniquely Philadelphian”

Kenney defends his silence on the PGW sale and says he would build on Nutter’s accomplishments.

News

Council Member Honors, Then Denounces, Palestinian Official

Maria Quinones-Sanchez unaware of official’s pro-terror comments.

News

The Brief: Jim Kenney’s Council Record Comes Back to Haunt Him

Plus, Ori Feibush donates to Milton Street.

News

Mother Assails Police for Son’s Death

“Philly After Ferguson” event grows heated.

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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.


Urban Homeownership Is Dying Away

Philly is one of the few big cities where there are more owners than renters, but probably not for long.

Single Women Really Outnumber Single Men in Philly — It’s Not Even Close

The disparity is greater here than in NYC.

News

Butkovitz on L&I: “No Excuse for Putting Lives at Risk”

Today the controller released another report critical of the department. Mayor’s office calls agency “very proactive.”

Woman Crush Wednesday: Lauren Tucker

“Dedicated to the amazing amores in my life.”

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