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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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U.S. Army Will Detonate the Delaware River This Year

Mendte: Fear not, it’s all part of the Corps of Engineers’ ongoing dredging project.

News

Journalists “Not Willing to Budge” in Labor Stalemate

Negotiations between guild and IGM hinge on seniority requirements.

Wolf Proposes Gas-Drilling Tax

Says the tax can raise a billion dollars its first year.

Laverne Cox Cast as Transgender Attorney in New CBS Pilot

A new big move for the trans star.

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News

The Jim Kenney Q&A

“Yes, we were Mexican bandits. I was a corkscrew. I was a raisin.”

News

FBI on Imbo-Petrone: “The Idea Here Is to Start Fresh”

Our reporter who last year wrote about the missing couple revisits the investigation.


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

Arrest Made in Attempted Rape at SEPTA Station

Reginald Green has an extensive police record.

Here’s How You Can Chat With Madonna on Grindr

The Material Girl is throwing a contest.

8 LGBT Valentine’s Events in Philly

Bachelor auctions, cabarets, stoplight parties and more.

News

Team That Beat Taney Stripped of Little League Title

Jackie Robinson West used players from Chicago suburbs, against league’s residency rules.

Republicans Restart Liquor Privatization Efforts

Officials say selling system could reap $1 billion.

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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

The Brief: Who’s Even More Popular Than Mayor Nutter?

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, that’s who. Plus, Jim Kenney’s Twitter id fights back and…

News

10 Years On, FBI Task Force Takes Up Imbo-Petrone Case

Pair went missing in 2005. Their fate has never been discovered.

News

Jon Stewart Leaving at the Right Time

He’s departing The Daily Show before his shtick grows old.

News

Woman Raped Midday at Center City SEPTA Stop

Police are searching for this man.

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