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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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Philly Today: SEPTA’s Impending Super Bowl Parade Nightmare

Plus, somebody buy this Drexel professor a beer.

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Philly Today: Free SEPTA Rides for Super Bowl Parade, Courtesy of Kevin Hart’s Tequila

Tequila and deranged Eagles fans are just a perfect combination. Plus, the end of an era for a Stephen Starr restaurant.

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Philly Today: Mayor Laughably Tells Restaurants to Relax About Super Bowl Parade

Restaurateurs are concerned about the parade date coinciding with Valentine’s Day. But the mayor says there’s nothing to see here.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Eagles Super Bowl LIX Parade

Celebrate with the Birds on Broad Street! Here’s the when, where, and how of Friday’s championship parade.

Clockwise from top left: Eagles fans light fires in the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles won; Tom Brady at the Super Bowl; Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl; and Kendrick Lamar performing at halftime (photos via Getty Images)
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Philly Today: The Most (and Least) Boring Super Bowl Things, Ranked

Plus, the Daily News will cost you $6.95 — yes, $6.95 — today.

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Scenes From Philly’s Eagles Super Bowl Celebration

The city was electric and garbage trucks were scaled. It was pure joy.


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.


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The Battle Over Philly’s Clean Hydrogen Revolution

Depending on whom you ask, the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be the largest clean energy transformation the region will see this century — or an environmental disaster.

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Philly’s New Hell’s Kitchen Winner Kyle Timpson Says Pat’s and Geno’s Are Trash

An interview with the North Philly chef, who just won the show.

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Philly Today: School District Official Bans Teachers From Wearing Eagles Gear

Plus, a masterful anti-Chiefs prank in Kansas City.

News

Billboard-Famous Main Line Lawyer May Get Probation in Center City Shooting Case

DA Larry Krasner originally charged Leonard Hill with aggravated assault. But now, he’s showing new levels of leniency.

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Why Are Eagles Fans So Crazy? A Penn State Doctor Explains

“The fanship in each community definitely thinks that their community has the most intense fans,” says Conshohocken’s Liselle Milazzo. “But fans of teams like the Eagles and the Bills tend to take things to more of an extreme.”

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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.


Fox 29 morning show co-hosts Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick in and around New Orleans in advance of this Sunday's Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
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Philly Today: Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick Are Having Way Too Much Fun Covering the Super Bowl

Plus, a new TV show set in Philadelphia.

Temple University student Aidan Steigelmann, who is accused of impersonating an ICE agent in Philadelphia, and another suspect sought in the case
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Philly Today: We May Have New Candidates for Biggest Losers of 2025

Plus, a new hotel for South Philly.

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Philly Today: ICE Now Claims It Showed Up at Raided Car Wash to Help Employees

Okay then. Plus, what we know (and don’t know) about the Philadelphia plane crash.

Guides

The Grammy Awards: A Philadelphia Timeline of Winners and Memorable Moments

From a rapper boycott to lots and lots and lots of Taylor Swift.

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