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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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Questions Greet Papal Ticketing Scheme

Organizers: “You have to be able to limit the number of people in crowds.”

News

“Squatter” Arrested Inside Home of Legendary Radio Exec

Police found James Gadsden at the house, the lock broken.

News

John Dougherty Just Got Even More Powerful

He’s going to become the next leader of the building trades council. Here’s what it means.

Will the “Ferguson Effect” Doom Reform?

The murder rate is rising in many large cities, threatening the prospects for big change to urban criminal justice systems.

Twitter Reacts to Kim Davis Going to Jail

“She’ll be on Dancing With the Stars next year.”

News

Chris Satullo Out at WHYY

Was credited with building the NPR affiliate’s news operations.


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

Prosecutors One Step Closer to Examining Years of Chaka Fattah’s Emails

He loses an early round in court.

News

Local Lawsuit Blames Penn, Amazon.com in Student’s Suicide

The nursing major bought cyanide online.

News

Is There a Middle Way on Cop Anonymity?

Cops lives do matter. So does transparency. Can we protect both?

Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Marcus Jones

The 22-year-old man is accused of brutally beating a 53-year-old trans woman last month.

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Washington D.C. Is Still Trolling Philadelphia

“Philadelphia, like many cities, suffers from a massive inferiority complex.”

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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.


Trans Woman Victorious in Bucks County

Christine Kitzler has reigned victorious in a case over her own gender confirming surgery.

Crazy Surge in Center City’s Outdoor Seating

There were zero outdoor cafés in 1995. Now there are 412 businesses with outdoor seating.

Tate-Brown Family Files Federal Class-Action Lawsuit

The 26-year-old was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop last year.

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Thanks, But I Don’t Need the Pope to Forgive My Abortion

Hingston: Are we really still waiting for men’s approval?

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