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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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Desperately Seeking Seth

After a year of scandals, feuds and baffling decisions, the once-promising D.A. has even his friends wondering: What on earth is Seth Williams thinking?

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Best Thing: The Ocean City Seagull Crackdown

Hingston: Hurling those Cheetos could get you three months in jail, kid.

The Ultimate DNC Guide

The best events, the loudest protests, the many celebs. Here’s how to get the most out of the DNC week.

DNC Guide: Keep Bernin’

Sanders diehards: Here’s where you’ll find your people.

DNC Guide: The Protests

With POTUS, hundreds of elected officials and thousands of media in town, Philly will be the ideal venue for those who have something to say (or scream). Here’s who’ll be marching down Broad, camped out in FDR Park and swarming City Hall.

Meet the Onetime Philadelphian Leading the Fight to Destroy Superdelegates

Diane Russell wants to stick it to the Democratic National Committee.


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

Meet the South Philly Anti-Violence Activist Speaking at the DNC

Anton Moore, 30, has been fighting against gun violence for almost a decade.

News

Feds Charge Former South Street Official Daniel Christensen

Daniel Christensen was the head of the South Street Headhouse District.

News

You Can Now Run a Busted Red Light in Pennsylvania

You can no longer be arrested for doing that thing you were already doing when the light won’t change.

News

Philly Playwright Gets Death Threats Over Play About Mass Shootings

Oregon is none too happy with Ginger Dayle.

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Could a North Philly Field Office Help Clinton Win the Election?

The Clinton camp stresses Philly turnout at a field office opening.

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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

Restaurant Thief Janeen Thomas Arrested Again, Twice In Two Days

The sad saga continues.

News

Rizzo Mural in Italian Market Tagged With Anti-Police Graffiti

It is one of the most vandalized murals in the city.

News

American Airlines: Request for Probe Is a “Publicity Stunt”

Employees asked the D.A. to investigate allegedly “poisoned water.”

News

Kensington Looks for Hope After Brutal Attacks on Prostitutes

Worries about a serial predator has everyone on edge.

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