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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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Democrats Nominate Hillary Clinton for President

She clinched the nomination on South Dakota.

News

WATCH: Black Lives Matter Takes Over Broad Street

More than 300 protestors marched from Diamond Street to City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

News

“This Is What Democracy Looks Like”

Vourvoulias: But is the DNC seeing it?

News

The City Has Handed Out a Ton of Water So Far

If you guessed 110,000 bottles, you get a prize! Well, not really.

Great Wall of Love Thwarts Westboro Baptist Church

The peaceful demonstration wiped out the small anti-LGBTQ group within 30 minutes.

News

PHOTOS: The Big “Bernie or Bust” Rally

Photographer Jeff Fusco captured the passion of today’s demonstration in support of the Vermont senator.


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

DNC Celeb Spotting With HughE Dillon

Elizabeth Banks, David Schwimmer, Dean Norris, Nancy Pelosi and more.

News

After Storms Wash Out Speeches, Greens Rally Under I-95

Jill Stein, Cornel West speak to supporters at underpass.

News

DNC CELEBS: Was John Kasich in Philly Last Night?

Plus: Wasserman Schultz can’t even go to Del Frisco’s without getting booed.

News

Conventioneers, It’s Clear: Take the Subway

BSL riders fare better than shuttle bus patrons at the DNC.

News

Pretty Much No Bar You Want to Be At Is Open Late for the DNC

A hookah bar? A Chinese restaurant in West Philly?

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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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News

Michelle Obama Saved the DNC Last Night

Don’t get any ideas, Melania.

HRC Staffer First Openly Transgender Convention Speaker

Plus: Activists are planning a peaceful blockade against Westboro.

Stephen Colbert at the 2016 DNC
News

WATCH: Stephen Colbert Invades the Stage at the DNC

He tried to get to the podium.

Matt Bai tweet: It really does not seem like Philadelphia was prepared to hold a political convention. Columbus would have aced it.
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Out-of-Town Reporters Bash Philly as DNC Host

They have a point, too. But we can still mock them for whining.

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