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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

Philly Cops Busted for Steroids

Officers allegedly sold drugs online

News

Fired for Being Gay?

That may soon change in PA

Convention Center Problems

The building’s lost some sparkle

Roy Oswalt: Out!

The pitcher’s leaving the Phillies for

Personal Space: Rittenhouse Roost

Who: Kevin Derrick, design aficionado and vendor of made-around-Philadelphia one-off art and furnishings via his e-shop, Shopkellydrive.com What: A Georgian townhouse-turned-apartment living room that doubles […]

Three shopkeeps who embody—and peddle—the elegantly outdoorsy, authentically all-American heritage look.


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

A contest!

Win cash. Save the city.

News

Sabres Crush Flyers

Plus the Inquirer endorses Michael Nutter

News

Rebuilding Our City

One bridge at a time

News

Philly’s Changing Identity

The Democratic machine’s not keeping up

News

The Real Cost of DOMA

Ron and Tom’s story

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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

Safety at Philly Schools

New law to put the hurt on bullies

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Wednesday at Equality Forum

Art, youth and the elderly are spotlighted

News

Are Today’s Kids Narcissists?

Song lyrics say so

Morning Scoop: Flyered Up!

Plus why Michael Nutter can’t get endorsed

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