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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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T.J. McConnell Calls Playing In NBA “Lifelong Dream”

Undrafted rookie T.J. McConnell made the Sixers opening day roster, realizing what he described as a lifelong dream

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Fire Breaks Out at LOVE Park “Spaceship”

No injuries reported in overnight blaze.

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Panel Considers Booting A.G. Kane

Headlines: Senate committee has 30 days to make a recommendation.

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Q&A With Indy Council Candidate Andrew Stober

He’s isn’t raging against the machine, he’s just end-running it.

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76ers Set Opening Day Roster

The 76ers released Jordan McRae, Pierre Jackson, Scottie Wilbekin, J.P. Tokoto, and Jordan McRae to trim their roster down to 15 players.

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Union Hire Hall of Famer as First Sporting Director

Earnie Stewart spent 14 years with national team.


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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Woman: Bill Cosby Groped Me at 2004 Penn Relays

“Hey, back that thing up here girl, back it on up,” she says he said.

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Cops: Bro Stole Red Bull from Center City Wawa

Police say he walked into the Society Hill Wawa and emptied a bunch of Red Bull cans into his bag.

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Cosby Accuser Andrea Constand Sues Bruce Castor

He’s the former D.A. who declined to prosecute Cosby in 2005.

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College GameDay Is Coming to Philly This Weekend

7-0 Temple draws the attention of ESPN.

Soundtrack to a Gay Halloween Horror Story

DJ Carol Michaels picks his favorite haunted tunes.

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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.


Phillies’ New GM Matt Klentak: “I Came Here to Win”

He says he’ll build a winner.

Even Non-Drivers Pay $1,100+ a Year to Subsidize Driving

New research is starting to quantify just how much the public subsidizes car ownership.

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Supreme Court Candidate Gave Homophobe-Baiting Defense

LGBT advocates say Michael George made “repulsive” arguments during a 1988 murder trial.

Op-Ed: Let’s Hold Comcast to a Great Deal

Op-Ed: City Hall should make sure residents benefit from the new franchise deal for the Philly giant.

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