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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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News

Morning Scoop: JoePa Transferred House

Plus: Dungeon case to court

News

The Shame of Renting

On a block filled with homeowners, there’s nothing worse

News

Bizarro Andy Reid Explains Everything

Why the Eagles suck

News

Escalator Etiquette

Speed up, suburban commuters!

News

Ben Cohen at Occupy Philly

Ben of Ben & Jerry’s gives out ice cream

News

Penn State Hires PR Firm

Better late than never?


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

Iverson Says “Go to Hell”

Less than thrilled with lawyer in Detroit

News

FBI Evacuates Burlington Homes

Won’t say why

News

The Bad Guys Win

Fumo’s disgraceful re-sentencing

News

JFK Assassination Tapes Found

Philly collection wants $500,000

News

Body Found in Bucks Quarry

Right behind Neshaminy High

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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

Questlove is OWS Paul Revere

The cops are coming!

News

Father of Batting Gloves Passes

Irving H. Franklin died at 93

News

E-Mail Suggest McQueary Stopped Rape

Says he didn’t walk out in 2002

News

The Penn State Scandal Isn’t About Homosexuality

Responding to a radio show’s misinformation

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