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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

Latest Stories

Morning Scoop: Surprise! More Rain

Plus: Arlene Ackerman’s final paycheck

News

RAGE Against SEPTA

Gender IDs to be protested

Marcellus Shale Convention

What the frack to expect

Catholic Teachers Vote to Strike

Walked from Negotiations

Daniel Kelly’s Sentencing Pushed Back

Danieal’s father waits till October

News

Cliff Lee vs. ’99-’00 Pedro Martinez

Who’s the better pitcher?


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

Time to Break Promises to Unions

And stop laboring under lies

Sunoco Wants Out of Refining

Plans to sell facilities

News

5 Live Arts/Fringe Reviews

What to see/avoid

News

Freddie Mercury Gets a Google Doodle

The rocker would have turned 65

News

Preview: Gender Reel

Sept. 9 – 11

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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

The Check-Up

How to get a jolt without caffeine

News

Homophobia on “DWTS“

Featuring Chaz Bono is a smart move

News

Ready for Your Close Up?

And open call and two new events

News

The Rise of Frankenschool

Our public-education hodgepodge is turning into a monster

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