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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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LISTEN: Rena’s Gonna Make You “Jealous”

The Philly electro princess releases a new song with DJ Drootrax.

Michael Nutter
News

Mayor Nutter “Perplexed” by Green Appointment to SRC

So much for a new era of good feelings.

News

WATCH: Trailer for Jayhawkers, A New Wilt Chamberlain Biopic

A story set after he left Philadelphia, in segregation-era Kansas.

News

Possible Transformer Explosion Closes Walnut Street

Incident happened near 18th and Spruce.

News

Gawker: Urban Outfitters Carries Bestiality Book

Is Rick Santorum mixed up in this somehow?

The Happy Health Lesbian Conference

Your an online “telesummit” away from being your best lesbian self.


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

5 Questions: ACLU’s Mary Catherine Roper

“We don’t think the city has improved its stop-and-frisk practices.”

News

Roe V. Wade Turns 41 Next Week

Francis: And we *still* can’t have a civil discussion about abortion.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Gov. Corbett Bravely Runs Away From Philly Protesters

Had planned an “education event” for Central High; now moved to Center City.

News

Court Overturns Pennsylvania Voter ID Law

Was seen as effort to block Democratic voters from getting to the polls.

Charges Dismissed in Gayborhood Beating Case

Men accused of attacking Nick Forte get some good news.

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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

Mickey Morandini May Join Phillies Broadcast Booth

Will leave Iron Pigs management to be color analyst.

News

Ultimate Annotated Guide to the New Comcast Skyscraper

McQuade: The best of the renderings.

News

Barack Obama’s Made-Up Threat

Mathis: This is why we have to live under surveillance?

News

“We Are” Sculpture Rises at Penn State

Winning design was unveiled Thursday.

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