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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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Another Winter Storm Hits Tuesday Night

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Corbett’s Budget Tries to Win Back Voters

After years of cuts, education get a boost.

Temple Athletes Strip Down for Charity Calendar

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Mike Missanelli’s Alleged Homophobic E-mail Taunts (Updated)

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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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What If Manhattan Had Been Made in Philly?

A class project reimagines the opening of a classic movie.

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Snow Days Are Squeezing the School Schedule

Area districts can’t afford much more time off.

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Could Penn Stater’s Lawsuit Kill America’s Leading Conservative Magazine?

Michael Mann’s defamation suit might empty the coffers of National Review.

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Can Marijuana Make John Hanger Governor?

Democrat says Pennsylvanians are so fed up with the war on drugs that they’ll join his campaign.

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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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SEPTA Is Having Another Rough Day

Snow slows down the public transit system.

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Poll: Jersey Residents Prefer Legalized Pot to Online Gaming

Soon, the state’s vice squads will have nothing left to do.

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The 10 Commandments of Sloppy Weather SEPTA Riding

Palan: How to ride public transit in this, the winter of our frozen discontent.

LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

7 questions with activist SharRon Cooks.

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