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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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Philadelphia Is One of America’s Sexiest Cities

Playboy lauds our quality-over-quantity approach to lovemaking.

Malvern Prep Counselor Allegedly Sent Student Sexualized Emails

D.A. says counselor Emily Feeney sent student topless selfie, promised Harvard connections.

Philly Police Cruiser Kills Dog, Devastated Owner Seeks Answers

Sidara Son’s dog Phoebe was run over by a police vehicle in an incident she feels could have been avoided.

News

Local Schools Make Newsweek Top 500 List

And three are singled out for high achievement with low-income kids.

News

Pa. Republicans Say They May Raise Taxes for Education

But only if Gov. Wolf gives in on pensions.

“I’m Not Gay” T-Shirt Makes Our Roundup of Wildwood Finds

But $20 is $20…


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

Neil Stein Son Selling Pope Painting for $1 Million

Perry Milou created it in eight hours.

Keystone Catholics Issues Statement On Papal Visit

“The actions taken against LGBT Catholics leading up to the World Meeting of Families run contrary to the Catechism.”

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Ed Rendell: Pope Fence “Boggles the Mind”

“I think if the pope knew what was going on, he would be aghast.”

INTERVIEW: Out Philly Writer Paul Lisicky

The Narrow Door, Denise Gess, and where we’re drinking in the Gayborhood.

News

Minions Have Taken Over Wildwood

It’s your late-summer Wildwood boardwalk t-shirt update! Plus: The most surprising shirt of late 2015.

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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.


New Exhibit Made From the Blood of Gay Men

“A seven-foot-tall monolith in which the viewer can see him or herself reflected in the blood of the nine donors.”

Philly Among Metros With the Biggest Drop in Car Commuters

Millennials are probably partly to thank for the trend.

News

Planned Parenthood Targets Toomey

Three things you should know about PP’s new TV ad in Pennsylvania.

Rosie O’Donnell’s Daughter Found

The celebrity took to social media to share the news.

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