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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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COMMENTARY: Why “That’s So Gay” Is Okay…Or Not

A history lesson on the word “gay.”

News

Police Reform Can’t Be a Secret

Mathis: Police Community Oversight Board needs to include the public. Right now.

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News

PATCO Now Takes Credit, Debit for Tickets

Until Wednesday, ticket machines only accepted cash for paper tickets.

Mean Girls Art History May Be the Best Instagram Account Ever

You can’t sit with us…

News

GOP Leaders Gather in Philly

They say Pa. is up for grabs in 2016.

Why Your Artisanal Cocktail Costs $13

Plus: a preview of the August special elections, and even super PAC consultants don’t like super PACs.


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

No New Prison for Philly (for Now)

Bobby Henon is icing a bill that would have paved the way for a new jail.

News

Could Tate-Brown Family File Charges if D.A. Won’t?

Private citizens are bringing criminal charges in Ohio’s Tamir Rice case. Could it work here?

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Constitution Center Role Could Doom Jeb Bush

Conservative group says he’s “unelectable” because of Liberty Medal award to Hillary Clinton.

PHOTOS: Philadelphia Dyke March 2015

“We march to show that we exist, that we matter, and that we have a voice.”

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People Actually Camping Outside New Montco Chick-Fil-A

They’re hoping to win free chicken for a year.

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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.


Millennials Don’t Vote for the Same Reason Your Generation Didn’t

They don’t have kids or homes yet.

Gerard Gaskin on Queer Ball Culture and His New Philly Exhibit

The show at the African American Museum features dozens of Gaskin’s photographs.

107,000 Teens and Young Adults With Nothing to Do

What could go wrong?

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Dalai Lama Will Receive Liberty Medal

He’ll be in town just a month after Pope Francis.

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