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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

Latest Stories

Is ICandy’s Timberlands “Ban” Racially Motivated?

Incidents over two weekends in late April have raised questions.

News

Ethics Board Fines Two PACs That Supported Manny Morales

State Rep. Angel Cruz’s PAC and LUPE made donations to Morales’ campaign that exceeded campaign finance limits.

News

Petition: Stop Allowing Parking in Bike Lanes

Here’s why the issue is more complicated than it sounds.

News

Jerry Sandusky in Court Asking for New Trial

The 72-year-old believes he was wrongly convicted. A judge heard his argument today.

News

Most of PA Turnpike Now Has a 70 MPH Speed Limit

But will fatalities increase as a result?

The Philly Police Want You To Dig Through Their Data

A ton of info on police shootings and stop-and-frisk is now online.


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

WATCH: Woman, 100, Sets 100m Dash Record in Philly

She did it at the Penn Relays.

News

Social Justice Activists Clash With Kenney Over Stop-and-Frisk

At a town hall, protesters accused the mayor of breaking a campaign promise to end the controversial policing strategy.

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News

Atlantic City Makes Bond Payments, Avoids Default (For Now)

But the situation remains dire.

News

The Red-Hot Phillies Are Five(!) Games Over .500

They’ve won six straight.

Can’t Sleep? This Is Why, Philly.

Here’s your playbook for how to tune out and turn in.

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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.


Norcrossing the Delaware

How South Jersey’s political boss is making his move on Philly.

News

Best Thing: The Phils Got to Papelbon

Hingston: Because revenge is still sweet.

News

Kathryn Knott, Dad, Bucks County Sued for $5 Million for “Retaliation”

It’s all about “anonymous” Internet comments.

SEPTA Wins State Environmental Award

The agency’s battery-storage program earned it the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

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