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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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UPDATE: Stabbed Man, Two Bodies Found Along Kelly Drive

Police are investigating this morning.

Killer Wasps

When antiques store owner Kristin Clark stumbles upon Barclay Shields, Bryn Mawr’s newest real estate developer, lying unconscious beneath the hydrangea bushes lining the driveway […]

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Pa. Bill Would Decriminalize Transporting Booze

Part of broader privatization effort.

News

Comcast: Merger Won’t Be Complete Until 2015

Originally expected to close Time Warner deal by year’s end.

News

On Ferguson: Nutter’s Beautiful, Empty Words

Mathis: Does the mayor practice what he preaches?

News

Montco Man Starts Write-In Campaign for Governor

No cash, please, but he’ll take a like.


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.


5 Gay Things to Do This Week

Gay speed-dating, Stoli Guy contest, animated drag, and more.

News

Drudge Commenters Disapprove of New Spanish-Immersion Preschool

Al Día story takes the brunt of the criticism.

News

Penn Study: Medical Marijuana Saves Lives

States that legalize it see fewer overdoses from painkiller pills.

News

Philly PD: Expand Camera Registration Program

SafeCam has helped make 270 arrests.

ESPN Reports on Michael Sam’s Showering Habits

It is leaving us shaking our heads.

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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.


News

UPDATE: Drugs, Alcohol Ruled Out in Louis Freeh Car Crash

Former FBI director is now chairman of Philly’s Pepper Hamilton law firm.

News

Interview: The David to Comcast’s Goliath

RFD-TV’s Patrick Gottsch mounts a grassroots challenge to cable behemoth.

FIRST LISTEN: Rena Drops New Track

Be one of the first to hear “Colors.”

News

3 Men Wanted for Bungled Center City Robbery

A parking attendant was targeted.

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