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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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Carl Lewis On Ballot, Maybe

Judges continue to mull

Penn Professor Misses Class

Probably because he died in April

Ballpark Murder Mistrial

Retrial scheduling hearing tomorrow

News

Eagles Strategy Is Correct

They should baby Michael Vick

FOP Files Grievance Over Bugs

PPD has a flea problem

News

Team Nutter/Corbett

Can they save Philly schools together?


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

Southern Exposure: A Coming Out Story

Mark Mitchell on growing up gay

News

Will LGBT Service Members Finally Be Accepted?

A new survey reveals what people really think

News

Sapphire Fund Announces Beneficiaries

Find out who made the cut

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American Jew vs. American Jew

The Israel debate

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It’s a Drag: B’Way and Beyond

The queens at Venture hit the stage

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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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The Check-Up

Would you drink blood?

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Carl Greene Sues Inky and DN

Claims they damaged his “reputation“

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Rick Perry Likes the Death Penalty

His Texas victims

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What’s in a Name?

The plight of a professor and six girls named Allie

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