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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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Queen Village Is Not Screwing Around With Its Rat Infestation

Residents in the quaint Center City neighborhood have been busy fighting an infestation this summer.

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Blunt Words: The Best Responses From the Lieutenant Governor’s Weed Survey

In honor of National CBD Day, which apparently is a real thing.

Chesco DA Announces Criminal Charges Against Mariner East Security Workers

The office began probing the controversial cross-state pipelines in December 2018.

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Cecily Tynan Needs Your Help Finding Her Lost Rescue Puppy

“We are devastated,” the 6ABC meteorologist said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

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Why a Group of British Plaintiffs From a London Apartment Fire Are Suing in Philly Court

Two of the companies named in the product liability suit have alleged ties to Pennsylvania — but it doesn’t hurt that Philadelphia juries have a reputation for doling out huge damages.

News

Someone Finally Got a Photo of Jason Segel, André 3000, and Sally Field Together in Philly

Thank you all for playing, but the person who took this photo has officially won Summer 2019.


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.


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Free Streets Is a Nice Yearly Gimmick. Now Philly Should Do It For Real

Cities in Europe pedestrianized certain streets decades ago, to considerable success. Philly can too — and help invigorate its retail corridors along the way.

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News

Gov. Wolf Orders Flags at Half-Staff for El Paso and Dayton Mass Shooting Victims

Meanwhile, Republican senator Pat Toomey says: “We must do more to keep guns out of the hands of psychopaths.”

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News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Woodstock Is Dead

And sometimes — really! — it’s better if things just die.

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News

The No-B.S. Guide to Philadelphia Sinkholes

Since 2015, the Streets Department has received more than 17,000 reports of sinkholes in Philly. Here’s a mini-lesson on why that is — and what to do if one starts opening on your street.

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News

Philly Free Streets: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Here’s where you can drive across North Broad on Saturday — and where you can’t park.

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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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News

The Trolley Tunnel Blitz Will Return Next Weekend

Trolley commuters beware: Here’s when the tunnel will be out of service.

Opinion

Of Course Philadelphia Cares About Independence Historical National Park

The board chair and the executive director of the Independence Historical Trust respond to Philly Mag’s recent article on the state of Independence Hall.

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News

30th Street Station’s Flipboard Looks So Lost in Its New Home

The sign will be on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for the next three years. But the work-in-progress exhibit doesn’t have quite the same glitz and glamor as the sign’s old 30th Street home.

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Consultant Accuses Controversial Real Estate Developer Shawn Bullard of Rape

“I don’t have to rape,” says Bullard, a former NFL hopeful and reality-TV personality who adamantly denies the woman’s allegations. “Just look at me and see how I look.”

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