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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

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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OUTMusic Awards Celebrated in Philly

Transsexual artist talks homophobia in music

Daily Scoop

Halladay gets Cy Young

News

Make Nutter a One-Term Mayor

It’s just common sense

News

New York Times Covers Local Loft

Three years after we told you about it

News

Glee Is Gay

Kurt Hummel is a fully-realized adolescent homosexual

News

Anti-Bullying Bill Passes NJ Assembly

Gay activists share their stories in Trenton


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

Philly and the Single Lesbian

The author works through a breakup

Daily Scoop

Dancing chickens protest nuggets

News

What to Watch Tonight

Two Julianne Moore flicks

News

Ignoring 9/11 Heroes

Those at Ground Zero still suffering

Holiday Beauty Tips

Stylist Kevin Gatto talks hair trends

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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

A Flash Mob for the Cultured

Philly Opera Company goes to Macy’s

News

Mr. Gay USA Crowned in Philly

Contestants record anti-bullying video

News

McNabb’s Last Stand

Where will he play next season?

Daily Scoop

Underground explosion in Old City

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