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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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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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Off the Cuff: August 2007

August gives me the opportunity, since it’s our Best of Philly issue, to pick some of my personal favorites among restaurants and services and so […]

Willingboro’s nine-time Olympic gold medalist comes home for the Hershey’s Track & Field Games

In the ’80s, Eddie Murphy’s imitation of Carl Lewis went like this: “I’m Carl Lewis! I can run faster than God! I’m Carl Lewis!” That’s […]

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