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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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Lance Bass Releases New Song

It’s the former boy bander’s first since leaving N’Sync.

News

Are Spontaneous Tragedy Memorials Getting Out of Hand?

Hingston: Moldy teddy bears and dead bouquets aren’t how I want to be remembered.

News

UPDATE: Chris Christie Still Kinda Running For President

Makes an appearance at Florida political event, even as heat builds back home.

News

5 Questions: Chris Satullo on WHYY’s New Urban Reporting Project

“Keystone Crossroads” will focus on challenges facing the state’s cities.

Philly Gay Recap Looking

Thoughts on the premiere of HBO’s new gay show.

News

MLK and the Art of Living Freely

Martin Luther King Jr. taught us how to fight for our rights—by exercising them.


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.


Bachelor Star Backpedals After Homophobic Remarks

That and more in our roundup of the weekend’s LGBT headlines.

News

PA Could “Tip the Scales” For Gay Marriage

Nearly half the United States lives where gay marriage is legal. Pennsylvania could prove pivotal.

News

Welcome to Chris Christie Scandal No. 3

Mendte: In politics, if you’re denying, you’re losing. Here’s what the governor’s denying now.

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Bill de Blasio’s Big Ideas

Mathis: Four ways New York’s new, ultra-liberal mayor could influence policy in Philly.

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Lawyer Denies Supect’s Culpability in School Shooting

Raisheem Rochwell “is not the person who will ultimately be responsible for this act.”

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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

NYT: South Philly Clinic Offers Help Immigrants Can’t Get Elsewhere

“Bridges of Health” offers help to those exempt from Obamacare

News

Woman Shot, Killed in Late-Night Northern Liberties Robbery

Death came after struggle over a purse.

INTERVIEW: Jonathan Groff

We gab with the Lancaster native and star of HBO’s Looking.

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Joint Replacement: Life After Surgery

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