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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.


Q&A

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

Latest Stories

Bryn Mawr Floats Students

Into the city via SEPTA

Center City Wants Young Families

A population report

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday

News

Did the Gays Make Her Do It?

Joy Behar on marriage

News

The Unpaid Internship

What’s an entitled student to do?

News

The Check-Up

Your fingers say a lot about you


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

Art Virgin’s Guide to Collecting

PAFA to the rescue!

News

Obama’s Speech

Words of a leader or campaign rhetoric?

News

Movie Review: “Contagion”

Grade: B

Morning Scoop: Terrorist Plot Discovered

Plus: Parts of Philly under water

Nova Releases Basketball Schedule

Four games at Wells Fargo

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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.


Group Fights SEPTA’s Gender Stickers

Seeks signatures

David Vitter, You Are An Idiot

He’s a U.S. senator, by the way

Cops Nab Church Vandal

Camden man arrested

Mayberry Fishes for Mermaid

Tried to catch himself an actress

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