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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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Rendell Was Almost on Katz’s Plane

Had a speaking engagement of his own, instead.

New Jersey Pride Breaks Records

Likely foreshadows a hell of a celebration in Philly.

News

Police to Record All Interrogations Citywide

Policy change made possible by private grants.

News

Un-Corrupting Philly’s Police

Mathis: The spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity the Fraternal Order of Police won’t take.

News

The Phillies Ring Up Extra Extra Innings

Hingston: This weekend, baseball really was a timeless game.

News

Chester Officer Shot on Domestic Violence Call

Officer was shot “multiple times,” police say.


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

Poll: Wolf Has 20-Point Lead over Corbett

As expected, the incumbent starts the general election in a deep hole.

News

Archdiocese to Cut 29 Parishes Down to 13

Part of cost-cutting moves aimed at ending stagnation.

News

What They’re Saying About Lewis Katz

Cosby, Rendell weigh in on death of Camden native.

News

Lewis Katz Dies in a Massachusetts Plane Crash

The Inquirer co-owner had just won control of the papers on Tuesday.

Laverne Cox Makes Cover of TIME Magazine

She’s the first trans person to do so.

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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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Howard Eskin’s 5 Most Memorable Feuds With Philly Athletes

The latest drama with Jonathan Papelbon is just par for the course.

News

Katz: I Really Thought Norcross Wanted to Own It, Didn’t You?

At a meeting with employees, he reveals he was as surprised as the rest of Philly that he won the Inquirer auction.

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AP: Corbett Meets With Sandusky Investigator

Why did it take so long to prosecute?

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A typical week in Philly — fraud, theft, and WTF?!? at the Inquirer and Daily News.

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