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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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Will New Jersey Have Two Valentine’s Days?

Bill would designate a second holiday, to boost business.

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Immigrants Seek PA Driver’s Licenses

Undocumented workers seek documentation.

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Controller: PGW Sale Could Result in Net Loss

Says can’t pin down cost of paying off gas workers’ pension funds.

News

Brian Roberts Defends Time Warner Merger

Comcast CEO now making the case for his company.

News

Law Firm Gives Chromebooks to South Philly School

$10,000 grant will buy computers for three grades of middle schoolers.

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Petition Seeks to Abolish SRC

November election requested.


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.


John Abdallah Wambere on Ugandan Gay Crisis.

We sat down with the activist to get some sobering facts.

News

(UPDATE) Report: Threat at Community College of Philadelphia Is Over

Incident started with classroom argument.

News

Philly Won’t Pursue 2024 Olympics

“The timing is not right for Philadelphia.”

News

The Chart the Traffic Court Judges Didn’t Want The Jury To See

But the judge in the case ruled otherwise.

News

Matthew Saad Muhammad is Dead; Boxing Champ Called Philly Home

Became a millionaire; was homeless late in life.

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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

Rape Reported on Schuylkill River Trail

Happened near where trail crosses under JFK Boulevard.

News

Coryell Takes Carpenters Union Case Directly to Governor

Union wants to return to work at Convention Center.

#WCW: Amber Hikes

We’ve got the ladies she’s all aflutter for!

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Corbett Under Fire for Leasing State Land to Gas Drillers

Who could’ve guessed that would be controversial?

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