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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.


Q&A

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

News

Avoid Nosy Family Questions

Tips to make the holidays less awkward

News

ACLU Objects to Boy Scout Deal

Philly chapter pens letter to Mayor Nutter

News

Harry Potter Magic

Deathly Hallows: B+

News

Rewarding Frugality

With $800 shoes?

Advice from wedding consultant Mark Kingsdorf

When we get stumped, we turn to master bridal consultant, owner of Philly’s The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants and wedding etiquette guru extraordinaire, Mark […]

Music Video Confronts DADT

Out singer Tom Goss launches latest video


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

Artsy? Design Your Own Condoms

Philly’s Department of Public Health launches art contest

News

Philly Offers Settlement to Boy Scouts

City-owned headquarters may be sold

News

George Bush Vs. Jay-Z

Who is more interesting?

Putnam Spelling Bee is a Winner

A review of PTC’s season opener

News

Why We Love Royals

The princess fantasy problem

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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.


Daily Scoop

Boy Scouts to buy building for $500,000

News

What’s a Gay Hipster?

Not everyone sporting skinny jeans is straight

News

Can the Eagles Win the Super Bowl?

Our lucky days

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Party On?

Not in Lower Merion

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