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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

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West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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Recipes from Marcie Turney, Chip Roman, Sheri Waide and Josh Lawler

Chef Terence Feury, Fork, Old City Ingredients he’s most looking forward to using: Tomatoes and peaches. How he’ll use peaches: In a salad. He slices […]

The Goods: In Town – TenThousandThings

When the dapper duo behind TenThousandThings come to town this weekend to exhibit their newest ethereal-to-brilliant pieces, those who know jewelry will know where to […]

News

The Inquirer Is Sold

Plus a child killer is sentenced

News

Kate Is No New Diana

Debunking America’s royal myths

News

America: Land of Nut Jobs

Obama’s birth certificate

News

A Good Birther Never Dies

Certificate, schmertificate


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.


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The Wildwoods

A new photo exhibit about shore life

Morning Scoop: Poll Shows PA Down on Obama

Plus measles alert in NJ

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Down With the Crown!

Why princes and princesses aren’t fun

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Planned Parenthood + the Gays

Controversy comes in a new form

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Thursday at Equality Forum

Panels and parties galore

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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

How to Use Your Feelings

In case you’ve forgotten, here’s a crash course

Philly Cops Busted for Steroids

Officers allegedly sold drugs online

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Fired for Being Gay?

That may soon change in PA

Convention Center Problems

The building’s lost some sparkle

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