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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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Here’s Mayor Kenney’s Plan to Save the Planet

He unveiled his climate change agenda on Wednesday.

News

All Those Philly Soda Tax Ads Cost $5.4 Million This Year

Meanwhile, WIP’s Howard Eskin blasts the sugary beverage tax for free on Twitter.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: Philadelphia Leather Pride.

News

Spotted in Rittenhouse Square: Bruce Willis

The A-lister and another big-name Hollywood actor are in town shooting the next Shyamalan flick.

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Teen Killed in Crossfire of Germantown Shootout

Police say three others, including a 13-year-old, were wounded when shots rang out.

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Police Investigating Reports of Sexual Assault at Temple

The incidents allegedly occurred in a dorm and at an off-campus apartment.


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.


Opinion

Dear Philly: Stop Patting Yourself on the Back Over Octavius Catto

Here are 10 more Black statues that need to rise.

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Police: Gunman Posing as Pizza Deliverer Shoots Mt. Airy Man

The suspect was reportedly carrying a half-eaten pizza.

News

Sixers Guard Ben Simmons Calls Trump a “Dickhead”

The outspoken Aussie said he isn’t the right man to be in charge of the country.

News

Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Had a Really Bad Day In Court

A 14-year-old boy testified against Tyler, who reportedly played guitar with Prince.

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Rejoice: You Can Get Free Wawa Coffee on Friday

And you can get as many refills as you want.

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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

There’s a Way to Get Republicans Out of City Hall Once and for All

Owens: They might control Washington, but they don’t need to have power here.

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Philly Just Unveiled Its First Memorial to an African-American Figure

Head to City Hall to see it.

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Wawa: Those Maggots Probably Didn’t Come From Our Hoagie

The company responded to a video of fly larva in a sandwich wrapper.

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George Bochetto Wants to Move Muhammad Ali’s Pink House to Philly

The powerful Center City lawyer explains why the champ’s childhood home belongs here.

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