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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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How Did This Guy Get to Be a Head Lifeguard at a Philly Public Pool?

Police say that Michael Daniels sexually assaulted a girl at the John B. Kelly Pool this summer. He previous pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in 2015.

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Hurricane Florence: How the Storm Will Affect Philly

As of Wednesday, the biggest impact seems to affect transportation.

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Activists Launch Petition Calling on Mazzoni CEO, Other Leaders to Resign

The Black and Brown Workers Cooperative wants members of the nonprofit health provider’s leadership team to step down after recent staff turmoil.

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Lane Johnson Just Helped Pave Philly’s Streets

The Eagles player served as an ambassador for the Streets Department.

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What You Need to Know About Chestnut Hill’s Not-Harry Potter Festival

After Warner Bros. threatened legal action, the fête will return as Witches and Wizards Festival.

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Weekend in Review: 3 Fringe Shows, 2 Bloody Marys, and a Late Sandwich

My wife and I managed to check out a bit of the FringeArts festival this weekend, and I’d say we made out pretty well.


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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March Demanding Justice for Shantee Tucker Scheduled for Wednesday

New details have emerged in the homicide investigation of Shantee Tucker, a Black transgender woman who was killed on Old York Road last week.

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U.S. News 2019 Rankings: Where Local Colleges Placed

See how your favorite schools stack up.

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Coastal Flood Warning in Effect for Jersey Shore

The rain continues there and in the Philly region this week.

News

Help This Philly Photographer (and Super Nice Guy) Get His Stolen Gear Back

Abraham El, who worked in Philly schools teaching positive hip-hop to kids, was attacked on Thursday night. One man has been arrested, but police have yet to recover El’s gear.

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Philly Cyclists Brave Rain for Annual Naked Bike Ride

Hundreds of cyclists went as bare as they dared on Saturday.

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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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I Used to Love Steak — Then I Met a Cow

How, at age 50, I finally brought my love of animals in line with my behavior.

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Can We All Agree Now That College Rankings Are Bunk?

The fallout from the Temple business school scandal.

Best Thing This Week: The Return of Nick Foles

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This Just In: Bradley Cooper Bringing “A Star Is Born” to Philly on Wednesday

No word on whether his co-star, Lady Gaga, will be joining him. Here’s how you can win tickets to the private screening.

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