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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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Get as Excited as You Want to About Carson Wentz, Eagles Fans

Do it now, before he becomes Bobby Hoying.

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Let’s Bring the NCAA Tournament Back to the Palestra

What better replacement for North Carolina could there be?

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5 Philly Libraries Are Getting a Makeover

Five buildings will be modernized, thanks to the 21st Century Libraries Initiative.

News

WHYY’s Terry Gross to Receive Humanities Medal

President Obama will bestow the award at the White House next week.

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Philly Jesus Guilty of Trespassing

But hallelujah: He’s appealing!

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Jim Gardner Tweets That He’s Back in the Hospital

He had just returned to work after bicep surgery.


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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American Beverage Association Files Soda-Tax Lawsuit

The ABA spent a whopping $10.6 million lobbying against the tax in 2016.

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Sam Hinkie Joins Twitter

Sam Hinkie, who stepped down as the Sixers’ president and general manager in April, joined twitter to announce he will teach at Stanford University until his next NBA opportunity opens up.

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Carlos Ruiz Took Out a Billboard to Thank Phillies Fans

“You will always be in my heart.”

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The Radnor Black Bear Has a Twitter Account

And he just wants you to help him “get back to the woods.”

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Obama in Philly: Biden Told Me to “Get on the Wentz Wagon”

The president gave a shout-out to the new Eagles QB.

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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.


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New “Best Colleges” Rankings Released

Villanova cracks the top 50, and Penn ties with Duke.

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Faculty at Pennsylvania’s State-Owned Universities Authorize a Strike

It could be the first strike in the system’s 33-year history.

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How’d This Pac-Man Token Get Into a SEPTA Machine?

SEPTA explains.

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Trump to Campaign in Delco Following Obama’s Visit to Philly

It’s going to be an eventful day in Pennsylvania.

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