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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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Prediction: State Senate to Stay in GOP Hands

Democrats’ hopes to capture the chamber are fading.

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Comcast Earnings Rise 12 Percent

And Harry Potter’s magic gets some credit.

Set Your DVR: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Concert on PBS

The megastars pair up for a special jazz performance this Friday.

News

Experts: McCaffery Clearance “Unusual”

Why prosecutors helped a Pennsylvania justice.

Dick Morris Leaving Philly Talk Radio

He wants to campaign for GOP in 2016.

News

Chaput Speaks Out Against Church Liberalization

And suggests priests should get out of the “civil marriage” business.


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

Council Might (Or Might Not) Proceed With PGW Hearings

Council President Clarke evasive on the matter.

ThinkFest Preview: Ajay Raju Wants a World-Class City

He’ll share his vision at this year’s ThinkFest.

Ajay Raju’s Germination Project

Not enough leaders in Philly? The Dilworth Paxson CEO has a plan.

News

Philly Principals Are Hungry for Money

Here’s how some would use cash from the SRC fight with teachers.

CNN’s Jake Tapper on Growing Up in Philadelphia

LIZ: You and I first met as students at the Philadelphia School in second grade, in 1975. That was the third year of the school’s […]

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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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Landlord: Jon Gosselin Abandoned a Kitten After Eviction

‘He seemed unconcerned.’

Woman Crush Wednesday

Rachel Turanski on “the hot and inspiring teachers in my life.”

Eagles Offensive Linemen Evan Mathis and Todd Herremans

Interview by Sheil Kapadia and Tim McManus PM: At what point in your lives did you realize that you had a chance to play football […]

Stephen Starr and Pierre Robert on Music in Philadelphia

STEPHEN: You know, growing up, my goal was to be a disc jockey. PIERRE: Really? Wow. STEPHEN: I got my FCC license when I was […]

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