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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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Morning Scoop: Beware the flood

We’re busy building an ark. Be back later

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Gay Weekend Roundup

15 ways to get busy

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Born to Run?

Athletic gene tests are recipes for bad parenting

News

Wisconsin’s Spoiled Brats

Lessons for our children

News

“Friends With Benefits”: Is It For You?

Is it for you?

In Defense of Temple

How Corbett’s cuts will destroy the school


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.


Today’s Rain Is Nothing

We’ve got bigger water worries

News

I Think Chase Utley Is Done

Mike Miss: Reflections on a wounded knee

News

Can Corbett Sell the PA Budget?

Freind looks at the numbers

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Nice Move, Corbett

His environmental czar: an energy company CEO

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Catholic Guilt

Victims of sexual abuse fight back

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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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Gotcha Journalism

Network news bends the rules

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Gayborhood Gets iCandy

A sneak peek into the new nightclub

The Goods: Third Street Habit

Third Street Habit owner January Bartle reveals items she’s loving (in her Old City shop, of course!) for spring. She says the styles "dance around […]

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Paul Case Does Camp Tabu

He dishes on Kathy Griffin and underpants

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