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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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The Weirdest Campaign Donation Ever

Is George Norcross behind a big contribution in the Philadelphia mayor’s race?

News

Nutter Won’t Confirm Speed at Fault in Amtrak Derailment

“The search is very, very active” for missing passengers, he says.

News

In 1943, Train Crashed Near Same Spot as Amtrak Derailment

Seventy-nine people were killed and 117 injured in a train crash 72 years ago.

Piper Kerman to Speak at AIDS Education Month Event

Plus what else is in store for the 2015 conference.

News

SEPTA, Acela Trains Struck Before Amtrak Crash

Questions mount as the investigation continues.

News

Thirty Years Later, MOVE Still Hurts

Booker: I left the city because of MOVE. I came back out of a sense of duty.


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

Death Toll Rises in Amtrak Derailment

WSJ reports “excessive speed” suspected as cause of crash.

Cate Blanchett Reveals Lesbian Past

In juicy Variety interview.

News

New Level of Crazy in Ori Feibush vs. Kenyatta Johnson

Feibush staged a fake debate, then cried foul when Johnson didn’t show.

News

Neighbors Acted As First Responders

A Buckius Street resident describes the tragic scene immediately after Amtrak train 188 derailed.

Edmond Beacon Way (It Should be Edmund Bacon Way)
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Ed Bacon’s First, Last Names Misspelled on Street Sign

“Edmond Beacon Way.”

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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.


No, That Allen Iverson Quote Being Passed Around Isn’t Real

Strippers in T.G.I. Friday’s? Come on.

News

The Case for Nelson Diaz

Federico Peña: “I witnessed Nelson move the levers of power at the federal level.”

Local Choreographer Launches Dance Storytelling Project

More on “Core-ography.”

News

The Brief: America’s Infrastructure Problem

Hours after the deadly Amtrak crash, a debate about transportation funding is already underway.

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