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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: The First Annual Pride Month Kick-Off at City Hall.

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News

Police Investigating Sexual Assault in Wawa Bathroom

The incident occurred in a Port Richmond Wawa.

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News

16-Year-Old Girl Hit by Freight Train in Critical Condition

The incident happened in Southwest Philly this afternoon.

News

How Rebecca Rhynhart Defeated Philly’s Democratic Machine

The inside story of her upset victory over City Controller Alan Butkovitz.

News

Trump Taps Former Christie Lawyer to Lead FBI

Christopher Wray was Christie’s attorney during the Bridgegate trials.

Mike Schmidt Called Odubel Herrera to Apologize for His Comments

The Phillies legend said the team couldn’t build around Herrera due to “a language barrier.”


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

Millennials See Huge Increase in Voter Turnout at Pa. Primary

More than any other age group, in fact.

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Successful Emergency Gorilla Birth

Kira, a first-time mother, gave birth to a healthy 5-pound male gorilla at the zoo on June 2.

News

Colleen Campbell: I’ve Received Thousands of Threats After Helium Incident

She’s hired a lawyer and is “recovering in a secure, undisclosed location.”

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News

Juveniles Caught Punching Man on Camera Arrested

Police said they range in age between 12 and 15 years old.

Off-Duty Cop Body-Slammed 14-Year-Old, Says Family

Naji Tribble spent nearly a week in the ICU at CHOP.

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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.


Mike Schmidt Says Phillies Can’t Build a Team Around a Spanish-Speaking Player

The Phillies legend’s comments on WIP remind us of controversial Geno’s Steaks founder Joey Vento.

News

Poll: N.J. Voters Don’t Want Cory Booker to Run for President

Rumors have swirled that the senator will run in 2020.

Pacino to Play Paterno in HBO Movie on Sandusky Scandal

The Oscar-winning actor will portray JoePa at the former Penn State coach’s darkest.

News

Police: Colleen Campbell Later Assaulted the World’s Most Patient Cop

Here’s what they say happened after that Helium video ended.

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