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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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On Joey Vento’s Death

What he got all wrong

News

Advice for Megan Fox

Bipolar energy is the least of your concerns

News

Joe Banner Is Brilliant

Even if local scribes think he’s a jerk

News

Earthquake Tales (the Shore Version)

Last rumblings of summer

News

Earthquake Tales (the Shore Version)

Last rumblings of summer

HRC’s Philly Family Day

Gay families invited to Plymouth Meeting


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

The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

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The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

News

Closing Thoughts on GayFest

Rich Rubin wraps it up

News

Gay Deportation Case Dropped

Signals good news for gay couples

Morning Scoop: PECO On Fire

Plus: Ackerman doles out blame

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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

PA Republicans Ignore Marijuana Bill

So patients suffer

SRC Gets Booed

Mood unfavorable at meeting

Anti-Strike Hearing at Neshaminy

High school hosts bill discussion

Contreras Out for Season

Reliever needs surgery

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