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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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Wayne Simmonds, ASG MVP
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Flyer Wayne Simmonds Wins All-Star Game MVP

He scored three goals in three games.

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Philly Reacts to Trump’s Immigration Ban

Protests at the PHL airport drew at least 5,000 yesterday.

The Internet Is Killing Happiness

Can we stop it?

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Best Thing: Philly Turned the Other Cheek

Hingston: With the eyes of the world upon us, we practiced our right to peaceful assembly. Take that!

We Want Answers: Maiken Scott

We chatted with the host of WHYY’s science show The Pulse.

News

Joel Embiid’s All-Star Snub

Joel Embiid was not selected as an All-Star reserve, but the fact that we’re even having this debate shows how special of a talent he is.


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.


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There’s a Movie Shoot in Center City Tonight

Two streets will be closed.

LGBTQ&A: Julie Chovanes

We chatted with the trans legal expert and social justice advocate.

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We Asked Two Comedians About Kellyanne Conway’s Stand-Up

Verdict: Not good.

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Driver of Amtrak Train That Derailed Sues Amtrak

He alleges unsafe working conditions.

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Philly Cops and Protesters Show the World How It’s Done

We’re pros at this protest thing.

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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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There Won’t Be a Manayunk Bike Race This Year

Unless Bob Brady can save it again.

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21 Classic Photos From the Auto Show’s 116-Year History

There’s even one of Ed Rendell lifting a Honda Civic.

News

PPA Refused to Ticket Republican Senator’s Car

And then the car almost ran over another senator — Pat Toomey.

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Mayor Kenney: Trump Insulted Philadelphia Police Today

The president said, falsely, that our murder rate was “terribly increasing.”

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