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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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PECO Restores Power

Used 82 miles of wire

Gay Marriage Gains Support

Pennsylvanians split on issue

American Philosophical Society’s Greenhouse

Project comes to Jefferson Garden

Cliff Lee’s Awesome Season

Two incredible months

Problems at Blood Centers

FDA’s inspection of Red Cross

News

Preview: Live Arts Kicks Off

180 shows in 16 days


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

Q&A: Nick Stuccio

Getting ready for Fringe and Live Arts

News

Eric Cantor’s Natural Disaster

Exposing an ideologue

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Is Gaypon the Gay Groupon?

Here’s how it works

News

The Check-Up

Would You Eat Hot Dog Potato Chips?

News

Cher Defends Chaz

DWTS, Twitter and being trans

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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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NJ’s Fine Wines

Who needs Napa?

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Jane Golden Should Be the New Arlene Ackerman

We already know and trust her

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College Just Isn’t Worth It

Why do we keep paying more for the same thing?

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Rick Perry Should Not Be President

Why PA Republicans should not vote for him

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