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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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Thanks to Obama, Dems Will Lose the Senate

Mendte: Red state anger will trump blue state love in the mid-terms.

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Jersey Bearing Brunt of Immigrant Child Influx

More than 1,500 kids have been placed in the state.

News

UPDATE: Is Pope Coming to Philly?

Vatican, Chaput backtrack on confirmation of papal visit.

News

Could Dems Take Back the Pa. Senate?

Just how long could Tom Wolf’s coattails be?

News

New Jersey’s Dumbest Lawsuit Ever

Miller: Let Boardwalk Pizza keep their logo already. It reminds people of home.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

IndiGoGo at Underground Arts, Divas Live, Happy Bear, and more.


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

Comcast Employees Are Apparently Stressed and Sad

Journalists keep trying to crack the company’s behind-the-scenes culture.

News

The 8 Stinkiest Spots in Philly (Described With Emojis)

Palan: Hold your noses when you’re walking through these places.

News

South Jersey School Bus Drivers Arrested for Child Porn

Netted in Operation Predator Alert II.

Tour to End LGBT Discrimination

Equality PA is hitting up small towns across the state.

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ACLU: Philly Police Still Arresting People for Photographing Police

Commissioner Ramsey told his officers to stop. Two years later, a new lawsuit.

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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

Firebomb Hits Home in South Philadelphia

A male suspect is in custody.

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Union Unrest Continues at Convention Center

Carpenters plan another protest today.

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Mayor Nutter Tours France

No public notice given for “international trade” trip.

News

It Happened: A Good Guy With a Gun Stopped a Bad Guy With a Gun

Doctor shot assailant in Darby attack.

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