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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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Kenney Says Philly Turnout Was High Tuesday. It Wasn’t.

It was abysmally low. We must figure out why, and fix it.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

DTF: Darryl and Timaree Fun Hour.

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News

The Philly Area Is Getting a New Area Code

The supply of 215 and 267 numbers will run out by 2018.

D.A.’s Office to Release Files on Police Shootings

Seth Williams says the new protocol is all about transparency.

News

Rendell: “Not the Time” for Clinton to Run

Rendell said Clinton should’ve run in 2008. She did.

Opinion

White Men Bear the Blame — and Shame — for Trump

Infanti: Even as a non-Trump supporter, I owe some apologies.


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

The “Stark” Political Calculus for Philadelphia Latinos

Vourvoulias: There is no America — much less a great one — without us in it.

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Opinion

After Trump’s Win, White Liberals Are Now a Minority

Here’s to hoping their abrupt marginalization serves as a wakeup call.

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News

WATCH: Pro-Trump Vandal Tags Cars, Houses in South Philly

Police have released surveillance footage.

News

More Than 1,000 Protest Trump in Center City

The group marched along Broad Street.

News

76ers Collapse, Fall in OT

Despite holding a 106-100 lead with 1:35 remaining, the Sixers found another way to lose late. They are now 0-7 on the season.

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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.


What President Trump Means for Philly

The short answer: Who the hell knows? But we take a few guesses anyway.

News

Sixers vs Pacers Preview

The Sixers will take on Paul George and the struggling Indiana Pacers tonight in search of their first win.

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News

Where the $184 Million in City Bonds We Approved Will Be Spent

The money will be split five ways.

LGBTQ Celebrities Sound Off After Trump Victory

Seems like nobody had anything nice to say about the president-elect.

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