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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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What Many Americans Don’t Get About Islam

Smith: By tossing all the variants into one single box, we perpetuate a grave injustice against some innocent refugees.

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Funeral Director Charged With Abuse of Corpse

Unburied bodies were found in her garage in August.

News

Was Urban-Vetri Deal About Loneliness?

Gooray: How the partnership is a sign of the times, but not as a corporate “sell-out.”

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Philly’s Drug Problem Is Probably Worse Than You Think

When it comes to heroin, prescription pills and PCP, we’re worse off than most major U.S. cities.

ActionAIDS to Invade Center City Rush Hour

Find out when and why.

News

Linc to Help Host Copa América Tournament

Morning headlines: Philly soccer fans will help set the stage for World Cup bid.


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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Conservatives Contemplating Chris Christie Comeback

Could he actually do it?

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ACLU App Lets Civilians Record Police

“Mobile Justice” app turns anyone into a police monitor.

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9 City Council Members: Porngate Prosecutors Should Resign

And in Harrisburg, Justice Michael Eakin asks to speed up scandal investigation.

News

Pa. House Speaker Has ‘Boehner-Like Breakdown’ Over Pot

The bill passed anyway.

Mike Dunn on the Empty Desks in City Hall’s Pressroom

Op-ed: As the Inquirer and Daily News combine newsrooms, competition wanes and so does City Hall’s press corps.

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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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Texts from Camden Corrections Officers Are Incredibly Racist

Nine workers were fired over them.

Gender Neutral Bathroom Bill Signing at Fergie’s Pub

“That’s the juxtaposition, that a pub like this is proud to host this event and change these signs.”

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High Art: Q&A with Rooftopping Photographer Christopher Olstein

Philly from on top.

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The Sixers Tried to Play with Six Men on the Court Last Night

We have the GIF of Brett Brown’s reaction.

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