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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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Flashback Photo: Philly Paper Covers Big Revolutionary War Battle

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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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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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Gov’t Spying On Your Snail Mail Too

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Yahoo! Sports reports that the NBA has fined several basketball players $15,000 each…for playing basketball. Among them was Sixer Spencer Hawes, playing in an alumni […]

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