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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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Accused “Bonnie and Clyde” Bank Robbers In Custody

Captured near Philly International Airport.

News

Dykstra Claims He Blackmailed Umps

“I had to do what I had to do to win and support my family.”

News

Terry Tracy Wants To Take City Hall On the Road

The Council candidate envisions a “funky repurposed food truck with some music” bringing city services to neighborhoods.

News

Bike Thief Caught On Camera Outside Triangle Tavern

He made off with a Giant hybrid.

News

76ers Season Begins Tonight

The 76ers open up regular season play tonight when they take on the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden center.

Bad News in the Blight Wars

Judge rules against city’s most effective anti-blight program.


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

SEPTA’s Tab for Pope Visit? $4 Million

Headlines: But the hope is the feds will pick up some of the tab.

How Safe Are Tasers?

A man Tasered by a SEPTA officer died Monday. For now, SEPTA Police have no plans to review their use.

Pedro Redding Has Preliminary Hearing Today

The defendant in the Kiesha Jenkins murder case faces a judge.

News

Does “Bullet Voting” Really Work?

7 takeaways from a new study on an old voting tactic.

News

City Settles Suit With Catholic Pediatrician

Agrees it cannot force docs to prescribe contraceptives.

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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

Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time to Disband the School Reform Commission

He proposes that an appointed nine-member local board replace the SRC by September of 2017.

Rutgers Camden To Examine Trans Medicine Discrimination

A free panel this evening will discuss barriers and difficulties that trans individuals often encounter with healthcare.

Broadway’s Anthony Rapp Giving Lecture on HIV/AIDS at Jefferson

The RENT star will talk about how art influenced social discourse.

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We Have a Halloween Pet Costume Problem

Weymouth: Say what you will about the economy, but Americans came up with $350 million to transform our Pomeranians into sillier-looking Pomeranians last year.

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