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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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VIDEO: Weedney Houston Performs Throughout Gayborhood

“The greatest drug of all just happens to be weed.”

News

Rich Negrin: My Day Begins and Ends with Gun Violence

A day in the life of Philadelphia’s managing director.

McNabb Arrested for DUI in Arizona

Police say he rear-ended another car at a stoplight.

Would You Go To an All-Nude Stripper Party?

There’s one at Sansom Street Gym this Saturday.

News

Philly May Allow Camping in City Parks During Pope Visit

Is this a good idea? Vote in our poll here.

News

What’s Your Shore Point’s Spirit Shark?

Weymouth: We imagine where these Shark Week stars would hang out at the Jersey Shore.


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.


What If the Pope Visited the Philadelphia Gayborhood?

We came up with our own gay agenda.

Beware the Creation of a “Roid-Rage SRC”

Opinion: A state-run “achievement district” is a terrible idea with too many Philadelphia backers.

How the Big Blue Bin Has Made Recycling Awfully Expensive

The city used to turn a profit off recyclables. Not anymore.

Hard Rock Cafe Launching “Dining With the Divas”

The monthly drag brunch features Mimi Imfurst.

News

These Are the Most Ticketed Blocks in All of Philadelphia

Don’t press your luck on or around South Street.

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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

What They’re Saying About Bill Cosby

A turning point in the scandal?

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Here Are All of the Documents Unsealed Today in the Bill Cosby Case

According to newly unsealed court documents, Cosby testified in a deposition that he obtained Quaaludes to give to women. We have those documents.

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MAP: Where Income Inequality Is the Worst in Philly

See a neighborhood-by-neighborhood comparison.

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Thieves Have Stolen $12,000 in Underwear from Pa. Mall

Somebody’s been absconding with skivvies in Wilkes-Barre. And they keep coming back for more.

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