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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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Clinton Campaign to Hold Event Near Liberty Bell After DNC

The campaign says that it will be a rally for Pennsylvanians to hear from Clinton.

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Growing Industrial Hemp is Now Legal in Pennsylvania

But not for everyone.

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Six Arrested After Sit-in at DNC Host Committee Offices

Protestors from Reclaim Philadelphia demanded to see a list of convention donors.

News

Report: John Timoney Battling Lung Cancer

The disease has cost the quotable former commissioner his voice.

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Philly Muralist Calls out Trump, Rizzo With Latest Work

Many have drawn parallels between the two controversial politicians this election season.

News

“Donkeys Around Town” Scavenger Hunt Officially Begins

“We’re getting down to serious donkey business” is a thing Ed Rendell said today.


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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PHOTOS: Colorful Broad Street Median Mural Is Being Installed

South Broad was quite colorful this morning.

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News

North Wildwood Considers Changing Name to Anglesea

The new name is a historic take.

News

These DNC-Week Art-and-Politics Events Make a Real Statement

Vourvoulias: Never mind the painted donkeys.

Latinx Queer Community Leaders Air Concerns Over Philly4Pulse

Organizers are being criticized for excluding Latinx groups from the planning.

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Firefighters Rescue N.J. Woman Who Scaled Tree While Hunting Pokemon

Sometimes you just can’t catch ’em all.

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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.


Kelly Lee, Jerry Pinkney, and Sheila Hess pose with the award that was presented to Pinkney this afternoon.
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City Honors Legendary Germantown Children’s Book Illustrator

Tuesday was Jerry Pinkney Day.

News

Brady: Trump’s Bankruptcies Have Hurt Philly, A.C.

If these are the things he does to the people he works with, imagine what he’ll do to the American people.

News

Hyundai Rotem Blames SEPTA Troubles on Improper Welding

Officials at Hyundai Rotem said a Pa. company was responsible for the welding.

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WATCH: Did Pikachu Flip Off Crowd at Phillies Game?

The best Phanatic skit of the season, perhaps.

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