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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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Mimi Imfurst on Life After RuPaul’s Drag Race

The nationally renowned drag queen on why she loves the Gayborhood.

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Spring Could Bring One Last Snow to Philly

Winter ain’t over until it’s over.

News

Coming Soon: Two New SEPTA Bus Routes?

But first, SEPTA wants to hear what you think of them.

News

DA: Former Visit Philly Exec Embezzled $200K

Joyce Levitt faces felony charges of theft, forgery and fraud.

News

Area Man at Center of Hacked Nude Celebrity Photo Scandal

Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Hope Solo and Kate Upton were among the stars victimized by the hack known as The Fappening.

News

The Flyers Can Move Into Playoff Position Tonight

They’re about a year ahead of schedule on their rebuild.


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

Nets Rout Sixers

Bojan Bogdanovic’s career-high 44-point night helped the Nets snap a 4 game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Sixers.

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Philly Radio Stations for Sale

Could big changes be in store for the local market?

Convicted gay basher Kathryn Knott walks from the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia on December 17, 2015.

What Twitter Had to Say About Kathryn Knott

Plus: Mimi Imfurst reveals new solo album with a Philly release party and DVLF announces their 2016 HEROES honorees.

News

VIDEO: Masked Men With Big Guns Wanted for Multiple Robberies

Terrifying footage shows two robberies committed in Northwest Philly.

News

So That Burnt Party Bus? Officials Say It Was Operating Illegally

The PPA and the PUC are conducting investigations.

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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.


Insider: How to Incentivize Development In Philly’s Overlooked Neighborhoods

Ben-Amos: This plan would fuel construction without a single tax break.

News

RE: Porngate — Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin Resigns

He had already been suspended over smutty emails he sent and received.

News

Milton Street Would Still Like to Host a Trump Rally

But Philly’s dearth of African-American Republicans makes it unlikely to happen soon.

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Le Cat Café is Finally Open — and It’s Pretty Great

We were not disappointed.

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