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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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Report: Two-Alarm Fire in Camden Mostly Under Control

A firefighter was injured this morning. PATCO is unaffected.

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WATCH: Cops Chase Cow on New Jersey Highway

They charged it with a moo-ving violation.

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Will the Sixers Find Their Hero in the Draft?

Missanelli: Ready for a return to the playoffs.

SEE THIS: I Promised Myself to Live Faster.

Pig Iron’s gay sci-fi fantasia at FringeArts.

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John Bolaris Will Buy You Beer Down the Shore This Summer

Just mention “Weather Savior.”

News

Insider: Black Pols Will “Rue the Day” They Backed Kenney

Black elected officials denied the leading black mayoral candidate.


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.


Pay-by-Phone Parking Coming to Philly Really Soon

Plus, Mayor Nutter and Jim Kenney bury the hatchet (again) and City Council wrestles with prison politics.

News

Did Temple Prof Pass Tech to China?

Xiaoxing Xi is accused of passing semiconductor tech back to home country.

News

PHOTO: Philly Newspaper Strike a Real Possibility

Stickers, signs being distributed in the newsroom in preparation.

News

MAPS: All of SEPTA’s Proposed Route Changes

The agency wants to know what you think of them.

News

How Wasteful Was the Williams Campaign?

Very. And who got the biggest bang for his campaign buck? Doug Oliver.

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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.


Major League Lacrosse Stars Coming to Philly for Courage Game

Supporting young LGBT athletes.

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“Suspicious” Man Near Bus Stops Was Property Inspector

All clear in Newtown.

PHOTOS: Penn 6 Anniversary Party

It was quite the gay affair.

News

WATCH: Philly Man Fires Shots From Moving Minivan

It happened in Rhawnhurst.

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