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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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No SEPTA Strike … Yet

Transit agency, union continue talks for now.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Funny Faces Edition.

Police Marine Unit Pulls Body from the Schuylkill

No identity has been released.

News

Players Union Probes DeSean’s Release by Eagles

NFLPA will examine whether the Eagles leaked misinformation to the media.

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Dear Chris Christie: It’s Time to Give Up on 2016

Mendte: You’re a distraction, and you’re hurting the party.

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Nutter Signs Ethics Bill: No More Big Gifts to City Officials

No cash, and other gifts must be limited to $99.


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

Women Aren’t at Philly Tech Week for You To Look At

Tracey Welson-Rossman: One thing Gene Marks got wrong in his “56 Things You’ll Likely Overhear” column.

Weekend Roundup

Black-Tie Gay BINGO, Big Bulge Contest, Bearlesque and other gay to-dos.

News

Grocery Store From Witness Closes

Hollywood fame didn’t help it stay afloat.

The Most Powerful Man in Philadelphia

The last time we ranked the most powerful people in Philadelphia, in November 2009, Brian Roberts came in at a solid but not spectacular number […]

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“Princeton Mom” Snagged a Married Man

Susan Patton met her husband at work, not college. Just one problem…

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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

Race and the Roots of Philly Transit Strikes

Smith: The racially motivated wildcat strike of 1944 continues to haunt us.

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Arson at Councilwoman’s House Generates Unstated-But-Implied Conspiracy Theorizing

The Daily News lays out the pieces. It just won’t say what they mean.

News

Interview: Christopher Wink on Philly Tech Week

How a young event became a Philly institution.

Mazzoni Receives $100K Gift From Estate of Deceased San Francisco Man

The largest individual donation in the local HIV org’s history.

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