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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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Trump Is Holding a N.J. “Rally” To Help Christie Pay Off Debt

Tickets are $200 apiece.

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Rob Wasserman’s Burger Brawl Hasn’t Donated Nearly as Much Money to Schools as He’s Said it Has

Here’s what our investigation revealed.

Now That Traffic Court Is Gone, Here Are 3 Other Offices That Could Be Abolished

It could save taxpayers millions of dollars.

Bearlesque Turns Three

Josh Schonewolf on why the body-positive event is still so necessary.

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Bernie Sanders Is Coming to New Jersey

He’ll hold rallies in New Brunswick and Atlantic City on Sunday and Monday.

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Police: Knife-Wielding Skateboarders Rob Teens in South Philly

Authorities say they made off with an iPhone and a whopping $11 in cash.


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

School District Cutting Ties with Sub Contractor

Source4Teachers never filled close to as many classrooms as it promised.

News

Lansdowne Man Jon Hurst Arrested for Child Pornography

We’re pretty sure they don’t allow eyebrow and lip piercings in jail.

News

Court Docs: Joe Paterno Knew About Sandusky’s Child Sex Abuse in 1976

The shocking claim came to light in court filings on Thursday.

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Chris Christie: 10 Days to Avert Atlantic City Bankruptcy

Governor warns of Atlantic City’s dire financial straits.

5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Foxes and dancers and bears, oh my!

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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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Sixers Hire Two To Front Office

According to reports from Jeff Zillgitt and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have made two additions to their front office.

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DA: Man Stole $900K from Farm to Buy Luxury Cars, Vacation

He also allegedly spent $16K at Tiffany’s.

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Eagles Need to Give Sam Bradford What He Wants

Missanelli: A Bradford holdout brings nothing but negativity and distractions.

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Q&A: James Mergiotti, President of Center City’s Peirce College

On heading up a small college in a city with such large educational institutions.

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