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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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The 50 Biggest Earners in Philly’s Unions

And no, Johnny Doc is NOT #1.

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Councilwoman Introduces Bike Share Legislation

Bill would authorize program planned for next spring.

PHOTOS: Philly Men Model Local Summer Fashions

What guys will be wearing to the beach this summer.

News

ESPN Asks Phillies About Satirical Letter

An obviously fake Ryne Sandberg letter wasn’t fake enough.

Philly Filmmaker Showing at Cannes Film Festival

Jordan Fraser will screen his short film Changed.

News

You Can’t Be For Casinos and Against Pawn Shops

Kruger: That’s just hypocritical.


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.


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Temple Med School Renamed for Lewis Katz

He pledged $25 million to the school last year.

News

Smart Guy Gives Incorrect ‘King of Prussia’ Response

It wasn’t a clue about a mall.

News

Cops: Love Triangle Behind West Philly Shooting

A man allegedly shot his ex-lover and her new beau.

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Bizarre Situation at Fairmount Elementary School

Bache-Martin’s principal is gone, and students have received odd punishments.

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N.J. Animal Rescuer Charged with Hoarding Dead Birds

Prosecutors: She let more than 300 starve to death.

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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

Comcast Wants to Impose “Data Caps” on Internet Use

Will charge more to people who use more Internet.

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Is Maria Quiñones-Sánchez the Newest Power Broker in Philly?

She has endorsed a slate of candidates in Tuesday’s primary election.

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Art Museum to Unveil Frank Gehry-Led Expansion

Will add 78,000 feet of gallery space without major exterior change.

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Wife of Chester Mayor Carjacked in Front of Home

Three men arrested in the incident.

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