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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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20 Ways to Change Philly

North Broad Street: “Avenue of the Sciences”

News

TSA Makes Flying Unbearable

And clothing-optional!

Daily Scoop

Temple football players accused of sexual assault

News

What to Watch

Dish up some Javier Bardem

News

Leave Four Loko Alone

Seriously, chill out

News

The Onion Gayly Spoofs Philly

Did Betsy Ross really belong on Project Runway?


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

AIDS Activists Pleased With Pope

Pontiff okays condom use – sort of

News

TSA Screening Protests

When will we opt out of Afghanistan?

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Are the Eagles Going to Win It All?

Seeing is believing

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Gay Man Assaulted in Rittenhouse Square

He shares a video

Daily Scoop

Eagles #1 in NFC East

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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

Four Loko Should Be Illegal

Um, it tastes terrible too

News

Big Brother in the Gayborhood?

Tell us what you think about video surveillance

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Patti Smith Wins National Book Award

Philly-raised rocker honored for her memoir

Gay Weekend Roundup

Get your dance, art and Cleopatra on

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