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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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DNC Travel
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PennDOT Launches Website for DNC Travel

The website updates motorists as traffic, road closures and other travel issues unfold.

News

Philly Bars Can Stay Open Much, Much Later During the DNC

But here’s the catch.

SEPTA Shares What Its Inspectors Saw, and How They Saw It

The cracks in the Silverliner V trucks were too small to be seen with the naked eye.

News

Former Philly Mag Pinup Pup to Cover DNC

Look for Quest on the Broad Street subway while the Dems are in town.

News

Ben Franklin Bridge Will Glow Blue for Police Killed in Dallas

Expect to see the bridge illuminated through Sunday.

Cherry Hill Mall T-Shirt Controversy
News

Man Selling Anti-Police Brutality Shirts at Mall Told to Stop Temporarily

Mall management revoked the order last night after word of the controversy spread.


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 New Latinx Political Class in Philly

Vourvoulias: We ask three rising stars in the Philly Latinx scene about what drew them to politics.

Pennsylvania Budget
News

Wolf to Sign Revenue Bills With Tax Increases

Cigarettes will cost $1 more per pack, and you’ll have to pay sales tax on downloads.

Blue Lives Matter Bill
News

A Pa. Rep. Just Introduced a “Blue Lives Matter” Bill

The bill calls for police to be covered in the state’s hate crime statute.

Jim Kenney, Other Celebs to Guest-Bartend at Philly4Pulse Event

Plus more local LGBTQ news.

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Former Temple Provost Fires Back Over Allegations

Hai-Lung Dai said he was only made aware of a $22 million financial-aid deficit in March. He called allegations of sexual harassment “slander” and “fabrications.”

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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.


Victoria Thornton, a participant in the Youth News Team, speaks about why she wanted to get involved.
News

How the DNC Host Committee Is Getting Youth Involved

A Youth News Team and a Civic Youth Experience will help young people become more involved in the convention.

News

City to Host Immigration Forum During the DNC

Kenney will join the mayors of New York and Phoenix for the discussion.

News

Judge Unveils Controversial Depositions in Penn State Scandal

The university paid $93 million to alleged victims, one of whom claims Joe Paterno first knew of abuse in 1976.

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Poll: Trump Now Ahead of Clinton in Pennsylvania

You might not like what you see.

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