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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

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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News

Gallery I Is Staying Open Just A Few Days Longer

When it closes, though, thousands of commuters could be left out in the cold.

News

Report: Philadelphia Union Are Axing CEO

Fans threw a funeral for him earlier this year.

News

Alleged Chancellor Street Arsonist Said Some Interesting Things On Facebook

Stephen Pettiway has been arrested.

Philly City Council Committee Approves Gender Neutral Bathroom Bill

“The most important thing this bill will do [is] it will assist in eliminating members of the public…from policing the gender of others.”

News

Kane Unveils New “Porngate” Emails

And other items from our morning report.

News

Sixers Owner: “We’ve Made Huge Strides”

The Sixers managing owner Joshua Harris says the team has made progress towards acquiring the talent necessary to compete.


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

#RainedOutinPHL? No! #OpeninPHL!

Joaquin’s “cone of uncertainty” has shifted east. We’re still expecting lots of rain, but most major outdoor events this weekend are still on.

News

The Newspaper Business Is Dead in Philly

Mathis: What’s next? How about the public radio model?

News

Pretty Much No One Attended Today’s Phillies Game

Official: 13,238. Actual: Closer to 1,200.

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Atlantic City Is The Drunkest City in New Jersey

(And Dan McQuade proves it with his personal drinking history.)

News

UPDATE: Hurricane Joaquin “Cone of Uncertainty” Moved East

Chance for a destructive, costly storm have dropped immensely.

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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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Post-Pope, Frustrated Nutter Asks Philly: What Kind of City Do You Want to Be?

In mayor’s eyes, a huge success is being belittled by negative Philadelphians.

Philadelphia’s Official Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony Set

“I am proud that Philadelphia has such a strong LGBT community and that it has been recognized as being the best big city in the country for LGBT equality.”

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District Announces School Closures, Charter Conversions

Changes said to affect 5,000 students.

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Kane Hit With Second Perjury Charge

She said she never signed secrecy oath. Prosecutors say she did.

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