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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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WATCH: Philly Police Do Running Man Challenge

The Detroit Police Department called them out. It’s better than you’d think.

How Philly’s LGBTQ Community Reacted to Orlando

A vigil is planned tonight at City Hill.

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Vigil to be Held for Slain S. Jersey Singer Christina Grimmie

The gathering will begin at 8:45 p.m. in South Jersey.

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Police Make Arrest in Ryan Howard Beer Bottle Incident

Sidney Smith, 21, turned himself in.

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Report: Chris Christie Fetched Trump’s McDonald’s Order

He’s Trump’s “manservant.”

Orlando Nightclub Shooting Was a Hate Crime

A message of the screen during a prayer vigil at the Joy Metropolitan Community Church after a fatal shooting at the Pulse Orlando nightclub Sunday, […]


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.


Philly and the Nation React in Horror to Orlando Shootings

A vigil in Atlanta for the victims of a fatal shooting at an Orlando nightclub Sunday, June 12, 2016. A mass shooting at a gay […]

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Philly, Nation React to Pulse Shooting

Two Philadelphians have been reported among the dead and a third is expected to recover. There will be a vigil at 6:30 at City Hall tonight.

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I Got SEPTA Key — And I Think it Works

Brey: This is a great day for regular transit users.

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Orlando Nightclub Shooting Was a Hate Crime

Vourvoulias: Why we cannot, and should not, hide from this fact.

One of Us: Nellie Fitzpatrick

The city’s director of LGBT affairs chats about this month’s Pride Parade, her brief career in manure sales, and City Hall’s hidden secrets.

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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.


Best Thing: Millennials Got Their Way on Beer, Wine

Hingston: And thank God for it. Cheers!

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Muhammad Ali’s Biggest Fight Continues

Johnson: More than our greatest prize fighter; Ali was America’s greatest champion for social justice.

A musical based on a Philadelphia man's tweet involves Bill Murray, The Wu Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli
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New Martin Shkreli Musical Inspired by Philly Man’s Tweet

We’re not entirely sure how it happened, either.

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Farnese Pleads Not Guilty on Bribery Charges

Federal prosecutors say the state senator paid $6,000 for a committee woman’s support.

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