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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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Sabrina Vourvoulias Walks Away From Al Día

Executive editor had been with the company since 2012.

Former Senator Announces Same-Sex Engagement

Plus more national LGBTQ news.

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Harper Poll: McGinty Moves to First Place, Shapiro Has Commanding Lead

Katie McGinty is poised to defeat Joe Sestak tomorrow, according to the survey.

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The Phillie Phanatic Debuted 38 Years Ago Today

Watch a video of his greatest moments.

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Clinton and Sanders Will Both Be in Philly Tonight

And Donald Trump will be in West Chester – maybe.

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Bernie Sanders Op-Ed: A Soda Tax Would Hurt Philly’s Poor

In an exclusive op-ed, the Vermont senator explains why he doesn’t support Mayor Kenney’s proposed soda tax.


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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Fixing The Sixers’ Imbalanced Roster

Does Bryan Colangelo taking over the Sixers as president of basketball operations make it more likely one of Noel or Okafor are traded this offseason?

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Big Eagles Trade Just the Splash We Needed

Missanelli: Remember how exciting the 1999 draft was? This is just like that.

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Hey Philly: Is it Hillary or Bernie?

As Philly prepares to go to the polls, Malcolm Burnley finds that the mood on the ground is not quite what you’d expect.

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The No-B.S. Guide to the 2016 Philadelphia Primary

Here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

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Is This Chaka Fattah’s Last Stand?

He’s broke, under indictment, and facing a formidable challenger for the first time in more than two decades.

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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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Everything You Need to Know About the Philly Ballot Questions You’ll See Tuesday

We broke the questions down into really, really plain English.

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No More Sprint Football for Princeton?

Why Princeton’s long-running — and long-losing — sprint football team is hanging up its cleats.

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Best Thing: The Eagles Made a Deal

Hingston: And gave the world something to argue about.

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Skip the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square

Fiorillo: It’s an unethical use of public space. And it’s a ripoff.

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