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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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Say Goodbye to the Navy Yard Sea Monster With a Party

The Friday event includes a champagne toast, because of course.

News

Comcast Fires Employee Targeted Over Reported Ties to Hate Group

Andrew Kovalic, an alleged member of the Proud Boys, was the subject of a petition by the Philadelphia-based Media Mobilizing Project.

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Here’s What Philadelphia Offered Amazon in HQ2 Competition

The city had promised the company up to $1.1 billion in tax incentives.

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Asa Khalif Says He’s Running for City Council

“If the election was today, I’d win,” insists the controversial Philadelphia activist.

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Wawa Will Now Cater Your Thanksgiving Meal

The Gobbler Bar comes with rolls, hot turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more.

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Indego’s New Electric Bikes Will Make You Love Riding in Philly

We test-rode the bikes — and they’re incredible.


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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Mazzoni Center CEO Resigns Following Months of Backlash

The LGBTQ nonprofit’s board of directors announced her end-of-year departure in an email to staff on Monday morning.

News

How the National Dog Show Won Thanksgiving

An intimate canine contest in the Philly ’burbs that grew into a holiday tradition viewed by millions.

Best Thing This Week: Our Raucous Caucus

There was good news and bad news for everybody on Election Day. But America won.

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PHL Bafflingly Named a Top 10 Airport by Well-Known Travel Rewards Site

Not surprising, then, that the writers were kind of cagey about the last time they were actually there.

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Gift-Wrapping Gritty Will Get You Hyped for the Holidays

He’s really, really terrible at making those presents look good, though.

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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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Why South Philly Hosts One of the Largest Marine Corps Birthday Parties

Thousands are expected to celebrate on Saturday outside an Oregon Avenue bar.

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You Can Now Own Frank Rizzo’s Nightstick, Rolodex — and House

A Frank Rizzo estate sale has been announced, featuring nearly 700 items. Here are our favorite pieces.

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The Holiday Season Is Upon Us

Philly just got its holiday tree, and the ice-skating rink at Dilworth opens on Friday.

LGBTQ&A: Kevin Glaccum

We chat with the local out theater director about Warplay, his queer twist on a classic Greek tale.

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