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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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Delco D.A.: Chester Shooting Was Justfied

Officers fired 100 rounds at Shalamar Longer on Monday, killing him.

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Caller Threatens Main Line Jewish School

The person threatened to “kill Jews” and then hung up.

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It’s Official: Chris Christie Drops Out of Presidential Race

Campaign confirms Christie’s ending his bid.

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Sixers vs Kings Preview

The 76ers will take on George Karl and the Sacramento Kings tonight in Philadelphia. The Kings have lost 8 of their last 9 games.

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Police: Missing Pottstown Man Found in Car in Schuylkill

Harold Leister, 93, had been missing since last Thursday after reportedly hitting his head the day before.

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It’s Now Legal to Skateboard at LOVE Park (For a Few Days)

Skateboarding is legal until February 15th.


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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The Informant: LeSean McCoy, Please Pay Your Parking Tickets

Plus: Kenney trumps Jerrick and Kanye backs the Cos.

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State Could Ban Cold Medicine Sales to Minors

A key ingredient, dextromethorphan, is used to get high.

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10 Philly Missed Connections That Need to Happen

Weymouth: With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we creeped through Craigslist so you don’t have to.

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WATCH: Michael Nutter Criticizes Bernie Sanders on CNN

Provocative words, sleepy tone.

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Sixers Mailbag

How has Okafor fared at the power forward position? Should the Sixers extend Nerlens Noel?

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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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Is Christie Quitting the Presidential Campaign?

The Scoop: Plus, the Zika virus has been confirmed in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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NWS Calling for 3 to 4 Inches of Snow in Philly

And more in the western suburbs.

OPINION: Drag and Police Insensitivity

A significant part of LGBTQ culture isn’t solely to blame for police miscategorizing trans crime victims.

Here’s How Social Media Reacted to Kathryn Knott’s Sentence

Plus: Black male HIV rates climb, and Marco Rubio gets called out on his anti-gay marriage stance.

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