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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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Opinion

On Birth of a Nation and Luke Cage

Johnson: We still haven’t fully addressed where we are as a country.

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McGinty Slams Toomey Again Over Wall Street Ties. Will It Win Her Swing Voters?

The Senate race is still tight.

Black Lives Matter Philly Joins Resignation Call

The high-profile group has joined four others asking Nellie Fitzpatrick to step down.

News

Tina Fey’s Life Advice

The comedian did a Q&A on Temple’s campus. We were there.

Opinion

Creepy Clowns Don’t Stand a Chance Around Here

Vourvoulias: And I don’t mean only the ones recently spotted in North Philly.

News

VIDEO: PAFA Model Fired After Unbelievable Racist Tirade

This video is hard to watch.


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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News

Best Way to Use Instagram’s Boomerang App: Axe-Throwing

We tried it at Urban Axes.

News

Holmes Fills Void for Sixers

Richaun Holmes has taken advantage of the absence of Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor, and Ben Simmons.

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News

Temple Is Holding a Marijuana 101 Class Next Year

No, it’s not a how-to class.

News

ThinkFest Preview: John Middleton on Innovation

He’ll do a Q&A on November 15th.

News

6 Years Ago Today, Roy Halladay Threw a Playoff No-Hitter

Watch the final out here.

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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

Penn Students Are Tinder’s Hottest Ivy Leaguers

In case Penn students need anything else to boast about.

News

Helen Gym Says This Food Truck Is Racist

But the owners of Wheely Wheely Good don’t see what all the fuss is about.

Protesters Disrupt Nellie Fitzpatrick’s Award Ceremony

The demonstration also called out Philadelphia FIGHT’s executive director and ICandy.

News

Ride the Ducks Operations in Philly “Suspended Indefinitely”

The amphibious tourist boats had been involved in two fatal accidents in the city.

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