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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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Penn Kids Hit the Hookah

Safer than cigs, right?

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Evil Kevin Bacon

Worth the X-Men ticket

Christie Paying for ‘Copter

Will likely miss future baseball games

Food Stamps for Casino Workers

The union says assistance is needed

CHOP Lawyer Indicted

He’s said to have embezzled $1.7 mil

SRC Demands Renegotiations With Teachers

This’ll get ugly


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.


Andre Agassi to Fund Local School

He hopes to get rich doing it

Ed Rendell Wants Joe Frazier To Punch You

The former guv is psyched about a statue

News

S.F. Giants: It Gets Better

The first video from a pro team

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Grad School Is Worthless

Try streetsmarts instead

News

18 Seconds

A life is lost in DelCo

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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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Gays in the NFL

They’re queer and often hiding it

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OUT in America

A new PBS special explores gay life

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White House Launches Gay Page

Obama admin focuses on LGBT issues

Morning Scoop: Drama in the D.A.’s Office

Plus what Downingtown cheerleaders are mad about

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