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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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Death at the Doorway of City Hall

For pedestrians, Philadelphia’s streets are lethal far too often.

11 Easy Family Trips From Philadelphia

A quick family getaway can truly have a little something for everyone.

When Fall Comes to Philadelphia

Most of the year, Philly isn’t hospitable to life. But, damn, our fall is perfect.

The Gospel According to Gabe

How a true believer turned St. Joe’s Prep into a two-time state champ.

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Tickets? We’re talkin’ about tickets?!?

South Street Shooting Leaves One Dead

Police are currently looking for the suspect.


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.


Seth Williams Isn’t Firing Anyone Over the Porngate Emails

The district attorney says his employees will get “sensitivity training” instead.

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ACLU, Tea Party Join Forces to Challenge Forfeiture Law

Law lets police permanently take a person’s property — even if they aren’t convicted of a crime.

OPAL Now a Member of the Federation of Gay Games

Gay Games 10 is scheduled for 2018 in Paris.

LOOK: Gorgeous New Gates Going Up at City Hall

These new, historically appropriate gates control access to City Hall’s courtyard.

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WATCH: Man Walking Into Liquor Store Gets Brutal Beating

Do you recognize the logo on one suspect’s truck?

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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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Curt Schilling Suspended From ESPN Broadcasts

Anti-Muslim tweet started troubles, and they kept cascading.

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Philly’s Hottest New Bar Becomes Gentrification Battleground

Activists take to Yelp to trash Le Bok Fin, a pop-up bar on the roof of a shuttered city school.

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Armed Robbery at Spring Garden Sandwich Shop

Help police find this guy.

GayBINGO Returns With Martha Stewart…Sort Of

It’s a very good thing.

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