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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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Opinion

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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The City Shuts Down Point Breeze’s Pop-Up Beer Garden

It’s a crazy story. Of course.

News

Underground Fire Knocks Out Power in Society Hill

Society Hill Towers is without power.

News

Thomas Campbell, Cop Killer, Dies in Prison

The biker killed Officer Dennis McNamara in 2002 and died while serving a life sentence for the crime.

News

WATCH: Man Breaks Into Two South Philly Businesses

Two were hit earlier this month.

The Lancaster, PA Dildo Factory Article Is Fake

It’s from a satirical website called People of Lancaster

News

These 10 Philly Docs Received $12.8 Million from Drug Companies Last Year

Pa. ranks sixth in the nation for drug company cash going to doctors.


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

Pennsylvania Is One of Top 20 States That “Americas” the Hardest

But you’ll never believe how we got so high in the rankings.

4 NJ Colleges Offering Gender Identity Disorder Health Coverage

The report indicates two of the colleges are in the Philly area.

School District of Philadelphia
News

Damn the Politicos, Hite Moves Ahead

The superintendent tries to move the district beyond crisis-mode with a big shakeup. Plus, anybody-but-Sestak.

News

WATCH: Philly Police Beat Suspect in Arrest

Video attracts national attention; police begin internal investigation.

News

Montco Police: High School A/V Tech Had Sex With Student In Sound Booth

Michael Morse has been arrested.

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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.


News

Butkovitz: Philly Schools Owe Past Employees Millions of Dollars

Plus, his office says school officials couldn’t account for 230 TransPasses used by students.

News

How Jim Kenney Plans to Run City Hall

He’s running a good, well-managed campaign. Next up? A $6.9 billion enterprise with 28,000 employees.

News

Penn Expert “Star Witness” in Colorado Shooting Trial

Raquel Gur’s testimony could be the difference between life and death for James Holmes.

News

SEPTA Could Add Levittown Station to Papal Transit Plan

Plus: Bucks officials are making transit and emergency plans for the event.

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