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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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Trump Is President. Philly Social Media Reacts.

We scanned Twitter.

Black Trans Demonstration Planned for Creating Change

The conference has been called out for a lack of inclusion and sensitivity.

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Multiple Anti-Trump Protests Planned in Philly

Downtown traffic will be snarled today, police say.

LGBTQ&A: Naiymah Sanchez

The trans-Latina advocate on service and creating change.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Inaugurations

Trump’s big day may look pomp-and-circumstantial, but it’s really all about chicken dances.

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Tucker Carlson, Dwight Evans Discuss Inauguration Boycott

The result is one awkward and aimless interview.


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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Report: Penn Used Maintenance Workers to Drown Out Christian Protesters

Leaf blowers were involved.

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The FOP Has Put Up Anti–Seth Williams Billboards

The fight between cops and the D.A. continues.

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You’ll Be Able to Stream Phillies Games This Season

CSN Philly announced it today.

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Pa. Gets Extension on REAL ID Act Licenses

Why this complicated issue matters.

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Lauren Boggi Just Released Lithe Method’s Client List

The court filing is a marketing gold mine.

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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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Philly Students Plan Inauguration Day Walkouts

Students from Temple, Drexel and Penn will participate.

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If You See a Porn Star Having Lunch in Philly, Here’s Why

Oh, so that was Joanna Angel at Franky Bradley’s.

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Philly Officials Create Human-Trafficking Task Force

The group is a product of a $1.3 million federal grant.

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PHL Airport Getting Fancy, Exclusive Lounge

But there’s a catch.

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