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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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Bobby Henon’s Promotion Is a Big Deal

The Johnny Doc ally is Council’s new majority leader. Here’s why that matters.

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Flyers Ship Luke Schenn and Vinny Lecavalier to Los Angeles

The move is a salary dump.

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Reading Fightin Phils Announce New “Dugout Suite”

Tickets include an on-the-field cocktail party.

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PA Turnpike Introduces Cashless Tolling at Del. River Bridge

Drivers without E-ZPass will get a bill in the mail.

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Montco Woman Charged in Applebee’s Macing

Sure, that’s one way to move to the front of the line …

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Philly.com Editor Departs for NY Job

Mike Topel had overseen a revamping of the oft-criticized newspaper website.


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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Likes and Dislikes: Richaun Holmes Emerging for Sixers

The Sixers may have found a hidden gem with the second round selection of Richaun Holmes.

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Skeletal Human Remains Found in West Kensington Lot

A city work crew stumbled across the bones at a lot on East Cambria Street.

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After Drexel Broadside, Temple Prez Defends College Football

Neil Theobald: Good team makes university better.

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Foxes Spotted in Germantown

Whether it’s just one or several, fox sightings have become common in the neighborhood.

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Darrell Clarke Is Already Upstaging Mayor Kenney

5 takeaways from the first 48 hours of the Kenney era.

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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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Neshaminy Coach Suspended After Apparently Hitting Ref

“Further measures may follow,” says a spokesman.

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The Time Chip Kelly Snubbed Jim Kenney

New Philly mayor tells the story.

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Philly Dem Proposes State Assault Weapon Ban

Sen. Larry Farnese faces an uphill battle.

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WATCH: Armed Duo Take Hoverboard From Teens at Rec Center

Two suspects are sought.

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